Odisha: Opposition BJD Stages Protest in Bhubaneswar Over Skyrocketing Prices
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Odisha: Opposition BJD Stages Protest in Bhubaneswar Over Skyrocketing Prices

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: On Monday, members and leaders of Odisha’s ruling Biju Janata Dal took to the streets in Bhubaneswar, staging a large-scale protest against the rising prices of essential commodities. Sahoo, who is a prominent face of the BJD, further lashed out at the current government’s policies, alleging that the citizens of Odisha had been left abandoned under the rule of Chief Minister Mohan Majhi. Under the double-engine government, we are witnessing double taxation and double exploitation,” Sahoo added, a reference to the BJP’s slogan of a “double-engine” government, which promotes both the Centre and state working in tandem. Under the current BJP-led government, it has dropped to 6.7 per cent,” Tripathy argued, dismissing the protest as a mere “drama.” The protest in Bhubaneswar is the latest chapter in the ongoing political battle between the BJD and the BJP, which have been at odds ever since the BJP swept to power in the state assembly elections earlier this year. The BJD’s renewed criticism of the central government’s policies comes as inflation continues to be a key issue for voters across India, particularly in Odisha, where many households are struggling with rising food and fuel costs.

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BJD steps up campaign on Polavaram dam
1 month ago

BJD steps up campaign on Polavaram dam

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Stepping up its opposition to the Polavaram dam project being implemented by the Andhra Pradesh government, the BJD on Wednesday took up the issue of submergence of large parts in Odisha’s Malkangiri district with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. In a memorandum submitted to the secretary of the ministry Leena Nandan, a delegation comprising BJD Rajya …

Odisha: BJP Leader Claims BJD Is on the Brink of Collapse
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Odisha: BJP Leader Claims BJD Is on the Brink of Collapse

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: In a fiery exchange that has escalated the political landscape in Odisha, senior BJP leader Jayanarayan Mishra on Tuesday sharply criticised the ruling Biju Janata Dal, saying the regional party is in political “Intensive Care Unit” and faces a turbulent future due to internal divisions. Speaking to reporters in Sambalpur, Mishra, a former minister and influential BJP MLA, suggested …

BJD, Congress create ruckus in Odisha Assembly over several issues
4 months, 2 weeks ago

BJD, Congress create ruckus in Odisha Assembly over several issues

The Hindu  

The Opposition Biju Janata Dal and the Congress created noisy scenes in the Odisha Assembly over separate issues for the third consecutive day on Thursday, prompting the Speaker to adjourn the House twice. BJD MLAs demanded dismissal of Excise Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan following the death of two persons and illness of 13 others after consuming spurious liquor at Chikitia area …

Budget 2024: BJD flays Centre, says Odisha’s ‘special status’ demand ignored
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024: BJD flays Centre, says Odisha’s ‘special status’ demand ignored

The Hindu  

The Biju Janata Dal has lashed out at the Narendra Modi government accusing that Odisha’s demand for special category State status has been overlooked in the Union Budget while crores of funds have been allocated for Andhra Pradesh and Bihar. Reacting to the Budget, former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said, “BJP had put special category status in their manifesto as …

Internal strife weakens BJD in Odisha
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Internal strife weakens BJD in Odisha

The Hindu  

After being in power in Odisha for almost a quarter of a century, the Biju Janata Dal not only lost the Assembly election to the Bharatiya Janata Party but also failed to win a single Lok Sabha seat in the State. More than the BJP’s winning strategy, the BJD’s defeat has more to do with the way it has been …

Naveen Patnaik’s BJD withdraws supports to BJP in Rajya Sabha: ‘Determined to agitate if…’
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Naveen Patnaik’s BJD withdraws supports to BJP in Rajya Sabha: ‘Determined to agitate if…’

Live Mint  

BJD president Naveen Patnaik held a meeting with his party's nine Rajya Sabha MPs on Monday and asked them to emerge as a "vibrant and strong" opposition in the Upper House of Parliament during its upcoming session that would begin on June 27. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, the party's leader in Rajya Sabha Sasmit Patra said, "The BJD …

'No more support to BJP': Patnaik asks BJD Rajya Sabha MPs to emerge as strong opposition
6 months, 2 weeks ago

'No more support to BJP': Patnaik asks BJD Rajya Sabha MPs to emerge as strong opposition

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: BJD president Naveen Patnaik held a meeting with his party's nine Rajya Sabha MPs on Monday and asked them to emerge as a "vibrant and strong" opposition in the Upper House of Parliament during its upcoming session that would begin on June 27. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, the party's leader in Rajya Sabha Sasmit Patra said, "The …

Post poll debacle, Patnaik’s diktat to BJD MPs: 'No more support to BJP, emerge as strong Opposition'
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Post poll debacle, Patnaik’s diktat to BJD MPs: 'No more support to BJP, emerge as strong Opposition'

India TV News  

BJD president Naveen Patnaik held a meeting with his party’s Rajya Sabha MPs on Monday and asked them to emerge as a “vibrant and strong” Opposition in the Upper House of the Parliament as the upcoming session begins on June 27. Speaking to the reporters after the meeting, BJD Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra said, “The BJD MPs this time …

BJP holds state-wide protest in Karnataka over hike in petrol and diesel prices
6 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP holds state-wide protest in Karnataka over hike in petrol and diesel prices

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka BJP on Thursday held "Cycle Jatha" here, as part of its state-wide protest against the Congress government's decision to hike petrol and diesel prices. BJP holds state-wide protest in Karnataka over hike in petrol and diesel prices However, the police stopped the protesters mid-way, detained Vijayendra and others and whisked them away in a bus. Former Deputy Chief Minister …

Karnataka: BJP leader dies during protest against Congress government-imposed hike in petrol and diesel prices
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka: BJP leader dies during protest against Congress government-imposed hike in petrol and diesel prices

India TV News  

BJP leader and former MLC M B Bhanuprakash died of cardiac arrest on Monday while protesting in Shivamogga against the hike in petrol and diesel prices in Karnataka. Fuel prices increased by nearly Rs 3 after hike The protest by the opposition BJP was called after the ruling Congress government revised sales tax to 29.84 per cent and 18.44 per …

BJD’s pressing concerns of staying relevant in Odisha politics
6 months, 4 weeks ago

BJD’s pressing concerns of staying relevant in Odisha politics

The Hindu  

A photograph of Biju Janata Dal president Naveen Patnaik addressing party leaders, both victors and those defeated, at his sprawling residence, Naveen Niwas, the ultimate power centre of Odisha for more than two decades, had gone viral in the aftermath of announcement of 2024 election results. Many of the party’s leaders seem to have lost sight of the original reasons …

CSDS-Lokniti post-poll survey: Decoding the BJP’s sweep in Odisha
7 months ago

CSDS-Lokniti post-poll survey: Decoding the BJP’s sweep in Odisha

The Hindu  

With its near-clean sweep in Odisha, the Bharatiya Janata Party has finally managed to entrench itself in the eastern parts of the country. The growing discontent of the rural people towards the BJD organisation at the grassroots also contributed to the BJP’s rise. The Lokniti-CSDS post-poll survey suggests that this didn’t help the party much: the BJP got support from …

After poll debacles, BJD leaders make desperate efforts to upkeep Naveen’s brand image
7 months ago

After poll debacles, BJD leaders make desperate efforts to upkeep Naveen’s brand image

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Leaders of Odisha’s Biju Janata Dal are now seemingly making desperate attempts to upkeep the brand image of party president and outgoing chief minister Naveen Patnaik. Naveen Babu still rules the hearts of all the Odia people," said BJD leader Pratap Jena. V Karthikeyan Pandian, a Tamil Nadu-born bureaucrat who joined BJP just on the recently held general elections, …

How Odisha rejected free electricity, cash, and other freebies promised by BJD to bring BJP to power on a promise of 'Vikas'
7 months ago

How Odisha rejected free electricity, cash, and other freebies promised by BJD to bring BJP to power on a promise of 'Vikas'

Op India  

On 4th June, the results of the Odisha Assembly Election 2024 were announced. The promises looked attractive but BJP criticised BJD for coming up with the list of lucrative offers as last-minute resort to come back to power just before Odisha Assembly Election. The BJP not only managed to wrestle the state government from a regional party that had enjoyed …

BJP leaders criticise BJD government, promise development
7 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP leaders criticise BJD government, promise development

New Indian Express  

BALASORE: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan lambasted the BJD government for its alleged neglect and demolition of religious sites in Odisha during a BJP workers meet here on Saturday. Pradhan, also the BJP’s Lok Sabha candidate from Sambalpur, claimed that monks in the state have lost faith in the BJD due to its ‘monopolistic’ practices over the past 25 years, which …

BJD govt is doing nothing for development in Odisha: Hema Malini
7 months, 3 weeks ago

BJD govt is doing nothing for development in Odisha: Hema Malini

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Bollywood star and BJP leader Hama Malini on Friday turned the heat on ruling Biju Janata Dal by accusing it of doing nothing for the development of Odisha in the last 25 years. At a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi is working hard and ensuring development in the country, nothing much has been done in Odisha by the …

BJD looted Odisha for 25 years but shedding crocodile tears now says Dharmendra Pradhan
7 months, 3 weeks ago

BJD looted Odisha for 25 years but shedding crocodile tears now says Dharmendra Pradhan

New Indian Express  

The LS candidate threw up questions about the neglect of Kuchinda in the last 25-years of BJD government. This time in Odisha, people will vote for change, drinking water, irrigation, education, healthcare, employment and women’s safety, Pradhan reiterated. Speaking on BJP’s manifesto, he assured of increasing MSP on paddy to Rs 3,100 and transfer of money to bank account within …

All isn’t well with BJD, the blame lies within
7 months, 4 weeks ago

All isn’t well with BJD, the blame lies within

Hindustan Times  

Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik’s aide and Biju Janata Dal leader VK Pandian believes that the Bharatiya Janata Party may split his party to come to power in the state. With the first phase of elections in Odisha set for May 13, and accepting Pandian’s comments at face value, the question is why the party fears a split now. When …

Odisha bubbling for change. Can Naveen factor save BJD?
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Odisha bubbling for change. Can Naveen factor save BJD?

India Today  

Huge crowds gathered at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in Odisha's Berhampur and Nabarangpur on May 6. PM Modi said in Odisha that "June 4 is the expiry date" for the BJD government and predicted a BJP government in the state for the first time. "Though the BJD is likely to retain the other coastal Lok Sabha seats, several Assembly …

BJD’s Pandian accuses BJP of trying to break Odisha’s ruling party to grab power
8 months ago

BJD’s Pandian accuses BJP of trying to break Odisha’s ruling party to grab power

Hindustan Times  

Biju Janata Dal leader VK Pandian on Wednesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of trying to break Odisha’s ruling party to grab power. Pandian, who is a key aide to chief minister Naveen Patnaik, criticised BJP’s manifesto for the state polls saying it makes tall but hollow promises. The BJD manifesto will focus on service and development.” He said Dharmendra …

BJD, Congress leaders’ loot to be blamed for Odisha’s ‘rich State poor people’ syndrome: PM Modi
8 months ago

BJD, Congress leaders’ loot to be blamed for Odisha’s ‘rich State poor people’ syndrome: PM Modi

The Hindu  

Blaming the Biju Janata Dal government headed by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for prevailing poverty despite abundant mineral resources in Odisha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said Bharatiya Janata Party will surely come to power in the State by next month as people would not spare the current regime for its ‘sin’. Oath-taking ceremony of the new BJP government …

BJD-BJP tie-up slips on Odisha goals
9 months, 1 week ago

BJD-BJP tie-up slips on Odisha goals

Hindustan Times  

It is no surprise that the Bharatiya Janata Party -Biju Janata Dal talks did not translate into an alliance, given the BJP’s vaulting ambitions and the internal contradictions that came up at the prospect of the two largest political parties in Odisha joining hands. The BJD has been in office in Bhubaneswar since 2000 while the BJP has been expanding …

BJD not implementing the Centre’s welfare schemes in Odisha: Pradhan
9 months, 1 week ago

BJD not implementing the Centre’s welfare schemes in Odisha: Pradhan

The Hindu  

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday accused the ruling Biju Janata Dal of not implementing the Centre’s welfare schemes in the State. We have urged the BJD several times to implement the programmes in Odisha, and have even sent delegations over this,” Mr. Pradhan told PTI video here. “The people of Odisha are keen on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership …

BJP workers worry over anti-incumbency shadow amid ongoing alliance talks with BJD
9 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP workers worry over anti-incumbency shadow amid ongoing alliance talks with BJD

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party will unnecessarily shoulder the burden of anti-incumbency accrued from 24 years of Biju Janata Dal rule despite the saffron party putting in blood, sweat, and tears to rebuild itself after the 2009 break-up, said party workers voicing concerns over reported alliance negotiation. Political experts in Odisha suggested that the statements from State BJP president Manmohan Samal, …

Senior Odisha BJP leaders feign ignorance about BJD alliance talks
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Senior Odisha BJP leaders feign ignorance about BJD alliance talks

The Hindu  

The talks regarding a formal alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Biju Janata Dal seem to have stalled, with two senior leaders from the saffron party publicly stating their lack of awareness about any such negotiations. A day after State BJP President Manmohan Samal said he had no information about discussion on alliance, Vijaypal Singh Tomar, co-in charge …

Odisha: BJP Leaders, Workers Look to PM Modi’s March 5 Visit for Clarity on Party’s 2024 Mission
10 months, 1 week ago

Odisha: BJP Leaders, Workers Look to PM Modi’s March 5 Visit for Clarity on Party’s 2024 Mission

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: All eyes are Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Odisha visit in the first week of March when he will address a public rally at Chandikhol in Jajpur district, apart from participating in some government programmes. The BJP state leaders and workers believe that the PM would clear the air about the party’s Odisha mission with regard to the forthcoming Lok …

BJD, BJP Fight Banner War in Odisha Assembly Premises, House Sees Repeated Adjournments
11 months ago

BJD, BJP Fight Banner War in Odisha Assembly Premises, House Sees Repeated Adjournments

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: It was a day of banner war on Wednesday between Odisha’s ruling Biju Janata Dal and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party outside the State Legislative Assembly. Soon after the House was adjourned following turmoil in the question hour due to intense war of words between the treasury bench members and the opposition parties, both the BJD and BJP members …

PM Modi, Odisha CM Patnaik Have Partnership, Alleges Rahul Gandhi
11 months ago

PM Modi, Odisha CM Patnaik Have Partnership, Alleges Rahul Gandhi

Deccan Chronicle  

ROURKELA : Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday threw a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik saying both the leaders have a “partnership.” He also accused the Bharatiya Janata Party and Odisha’s ruling Biju Janata Dal accusing them of running the state government in “partnership.” “There is a partnership between PM Narendra Modi and …

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi, Patnaik in Odisha
11 months ago

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi, Patnaik in Odisha

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the Narendra Modi-led Union government and chief minister Naveen Patnaik’s administration in Odisha of “running a partnership” to loot the state’s people. The BJD people disturb us at the instance of the BJP,” he said on the second day of his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Odisha. “On the other hand, 30 millionaires …

Rahul Gandhi claims BJP-BJD partnership in Odisha, vows to protect tribal rights
11 months ago

Rahul Gandhi claims BJP-BJD partnership in Odisha, vows to protect tribal rights

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, during his 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Odisha, accused the Bharatiya Janata Party and Biju Janata Dal of having a "partnership" in the state. While addressing gatherings in Rajgangpur and Sundergarh, Gandhi claimed that Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Prime Minister Narendra Modi run a partnership government in Odisha. The BJD people also harass us at …

BJD harassing us when PM needs support; BJP-Odisha govt running partnership: Rahul Gandhi
11 months ago

BJD harassing us when PM needs support; BJP-Odisha govt running partnership: Rahul Gandhi

New Indian Express  

ROURKELA: Congress MP and former AICC president Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the BJD government in Odisha during the second day of his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra at Rourkela on Wednesday. Addressing people at Panposh Gandhi Square here, the Congress leader alleged that the BJP and BJD has a "partnership" in Odisha. The Congress leader also came down …

Congress Chief Accuses BJD and BJP of Collusion in Odisha
11 months, 1 week ago

Congress Chief Accuses BJD and BJP of Collusion in Odisha

Deccan Chronicle  

All India Congress Committee president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday launched a no-holds-barred tirade against the Odisha’s ruling Biju Janata Dal and the Bharatiya Janata Party for their “tacit” understanding to what he said “loot” the state’s mineral resources and protect each other’s interests. He satirically observed that both the parties had entered into an “inseparable wedlock.” “The ruling BJD and …

No electoral understanding with BJD in 2024 elections, says Odisha unit of BJP
1 year ago

No electoral understanding with BJD in 2024 elections, says Odisha unit of BJP

The Hindu  

The Odisha unit of Bharatiya Janata Party on December 30 clarified that there would be no electoral understanding with any party including Biju Janata Dal in the State for the forthcoming elections in 2024. Later addressing a press conference, Mr. Samal, BJP State president, said, “The party has adopted a resolution that all leaders will visit villages spreading the message …

BJP holds unique protest to highlight BJD's hand-in-glove' support to liquor mafias
1 year ago

BJP holds unique protest to highlight BJD's hand-in-glove' support to liquor mafias

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday staged a demonstration here at Kalpana Square, demanding a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the recent seizure of Rs 350 crore cash linked to Congress' Jharkhand Rajya Sabha member Dheeraj Sahu. Accusing the Naveen Patnaik-led BJD government of liquor trade corruption to the tune of Rs 50,000 crore, the BJP …

PM Modi's ‘Money Heist’ dig at Congress over Odisha cash haul, shares video
1 year ago

PM Modi's ‘Money Heist’ dig at Congress over Odisha cash haul, shares video

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday took a swipe at the Congress over corruption after the Income Tax department seized around ₹350 crore ‘black money’ and about 3kg gold ornaments during a series of raids on distilleries in Odisha. PM Narendra Modi wrote on social media X while sharing a video posted by the BJP featuring stacks of currency notes …

Stirred by BJP’s Hindi heartland wins, Biju Janata Dal starts fortifying its base in Odisha
1 year, 1 month ago

Stirred by BJP’s Hindi heartland wins, Biju Janata Dal starts fortifying its base in Odisha

The Hindu  

The success of the Bharatiya Janata Party in the three central Indian States of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh has forced Odisha’s ruling party, the Biju Janata Dal, to sit up and take notice. The State BJP leaders hope that their party’s Assembly wins, especially in Chhattisgarh, eight of whose districts share their boundaries with the central Indian State, will …

Opposition parties in Odisha enter poll mode as BJD lays groundwork for Assembly election
1 year, 3 months ago

Opposition parties in Odisha enter poll mode as BJD lays groundwork for Assembly election

The Hindu  

The ruling Biju Janata Dal laying the road map for strengthening the party organisation over the next few months has sparked a buzz of early polls in the State. With the BJD, which is seeking a sixth consecutive term, organising meetings of district party units and orientation programmes on poll preparedness for 30,000 party workers, the two main Opposition parties, …

Karnataka Polls: Top three themes this season
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka Polls: Top three themes this season

Hindustan Times  

In Karnataka, where 2023 assembly polls are slated to be held on May 10, no single issue seems to straddle the six regions, the state’s diversity seems impossible to flatten into one burning concern, and even the anti-incumbency factor fluctuates. BAJRANG DAL VS BAJRANG BALI After the Congress announced in its manifesto that it would promote “decisive action as per …

BJD vs BJP: Odisha Politics Heats Up as War of Words Erupts Over Gas Price Hike, Law and Order Situation
1 year, 10 months ago

BJD vs BJP: Odisha Politics Heats Up as War of Words Erupts Over Gas Price Hike, Law and Order Situation

News 18  

State politics warm up over the gas price hike and law and order situation. BJD MLA Soumya Ranjan Patnaik criticised the Modi govt on the gas price hike. BJP said that instead of talking about the failure of the state government, now he is talking about the gas price hike. Responding to the allegation, BJP’s Mohan Majhi said that the …

Odisha: BJD to Celebrate Foundation-day Silver Jubilee in 'Big Way' Today
2 years ago

Odisha: BJD to Celebrate Foundation-day Silver Jubilee in 'Big Way' Today

News 18  

Odisha’s ruling Biju Janata Dal is set to celebrate the silver jubilee of its foundation day in Puri on Monday, aiming at boosting the rank and file of the party ahead of the assembly and Lok Sabha elections in 2024. ”The function in Puri is likely to see the launch of BJD’s poll campaign for the next general election, which …

Unemployment, inflation hurting the country, says Rahul Gandhi - The Hindu
2 years ago

Unemployment, inflation hurting the country, says Rahul Gandhi - The Hindu

The Hindu  

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, said that Bharat Jodo Yatra was indeed aimed against the hatred, but the twin issues of “unemployment” and “inflation” were also hurting the country. Addressing a gathering at Haryana’s Nuh on the yatra’s entry to the State from neighbouring Rajasthan around 6 a.m., Mr. Gandhi said unemployment was one of …

Confrontation between BJD, BJP over farmer issue intensifies
2 years ago

Confrontation between BJD, BJP over farmer issue intensifies

The Hindu  

The confrontation between the Biju Janata Dal and the Bharatiya Janata Party over farmer issues intensified further with both parties on Monday accusing each other of being indifferent to the farmer cause. While the BJD Parliamentary Party urged the Centre to release ₹14,292.51 crore of pending food subsidy to Odisha, the BJP urged to submit memorandum to the State government …

Odisha Bypoll: BJP Alleges Government Employees Working for Ruling Party
2 years, 2 months ago

Odisha Bypoll: BJP Alleges Government Employees Working for Ruling Party

News 18  

A BJP delegation led by its general secretary Lekhashree Samantasinghar, in a petition to Odisha’s Chief Electoral Officer, has alleged that the BJD used government officials to campaign for the ruling party candidate in the Dhamanagar Assembly bypoll. The saffron party claimed it has submitted videos and photos of government officers campaigning for the BJD at two places in the …

Odisha bypoll | BJP-BJD locked in bitter political tug of war
2 years, 2 months ago

Odisha bypoll | BJP-BJD locked in bitter political tug of war

The Hindu  

A day after the Bharatiya Janata Party accused the Biju Janata Dal Government of violating the model code of conduct and other electoral laws in Dhamnagar assembly bypoll in Odisha, the regional party made a counter-allegation against the saffron party to the Election Commission of India. Leaders of Odisha unit of the BJP were involved in electoral malpractice during the …

BJP accuses BJD of distributing cash in Odisha's Dhamnagar ahead of bypoll
2 years, 2 months ago

BJP accuses BJD of distributing cash in Odisha's Dhamnagar ahead of bypoll

The Hindu  

The opposition BJP has accused the BJD of distributing cash among voters through members of self-help groups in by-election-bound Dhamnagar assembly segment, a charge denied by the ruling party. A purported video of a woman distributing cash among other women in Dhamnagar surfaced on social media, following which a BJP delegation, led by its general secretary Lekhashree Samantasinghar, met Odisha’s …

With BJP close on its heels, BJD turns its focus on tribes
2 years, 4 months ago

With BJP close on its heels, BJD turns its focus on tribes

The Hindu  

Days after Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s pep talk to cadres here to strengthen the BJP from the grassroots, Odisha Chief Minister and BJD president Naveen Patnaik’s scheduled visit to Mayurbhanj on Friday has given rise to speculation of renewal of rivalry between the two parties in the tribal heartland. Political observers attribute the sudden spurt in the BJD’s activities, …

Naveen raj: Biju Janata Dal wins big in Odisha panchayat elections
2 years, 9 months ago

Naveen raj: Biju Janata Dal wins big in Odisha panchayat elections

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s Biju Janata Dal won the elections to three-tier panchayati raj institutions in Odisha, which were held in February, by defeating the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress like never before. The BJP, which won 36 Zilla Parishad seats in the 2012 elections after its alliance with the BJD ended on the eve of the 2009 …

BJD Stage Protests Near Raj Bhavan in Bhubaneswar Over Short Supply Of Fertilizers by Centre
3 years, 4 months ago

BJD Stage Protests Near Raj Bhavan in Bhubaneswar Over Short Supply Of Fertilizers by Centre

News 18  

Concerned over the fertiliser scarcity in State, the ruling Biju Janata Dal protested at different places alleging a short supply of urea by the Centre. Protesting near Rajbhawan, the Biju Krushak Janata Dal alleged that as per the action plan, the Union government is not taking necessary steps to provide fertilisers, so farmers are facing lots of problems for agricultural …

Welfare state
5 years, 7 months ago

Welfare state

The Hindu  

In the run-up to the simultaneouselections held to the Assembly and the Lok Sabha in Odisha, Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal president Naveen Patnaik told journalists that he had no national ambitions and his interest was to see to the State’s development and the welfare of its people. Even though many voters got swayed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s …

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