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 that the BJD’s latest efforts to form a coalition government with the support of Congress and Independents highlight its desperate position. At a rally in Kendrapada’s Mahakalapada district on Saturday, former minister Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak reaffirmed his confidence in Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s leadership, even if it meant securing Congress's support. With BJD under fire from BJP leaders and Congress distancing itself from any coalition talk, the coming months promise an intense political battle in the state,” observed political analyst Prasanna Mohanty.

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Odisha: Opposition BJD Stages Protest in Bhubaneswar Over Skyrocketing Prices
2 days, 13 hours ago

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 …

2024: After about quarter of a century, Odisha voted for regime change
1 week, 2 days ago

2024: After about quarter of a century, Odisha voted for regime change

Hindustan Times  

Bhubaneswar, The tectonic shift in Odisha's political landscape in 2024 ended the nearly 25-year rule of the thought-to-be invincible Naveen Patnaik government with the BJP coming to power for the first time in the state. 2024: After about quarter of a century, Odisha voted for regime change This was Patnaik's first election defeat, which not only reduced his BJD to …

Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik advocates for return to ballot paper voting
1 week, 6 days ago

Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik advocates for return to ballot paper voting

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Former Odisha chief minister and BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Thursday has called for an inquiry into alleged discrepancies in electronic voting machines and renewed his party's demand for a return to ballot paper voting. Responding to questions about whether EVM tampering contributed to the BJD’s defeat in the 2024 general elections, he asserted, “Any such allegations must be …

'Very Unfortunate': Naveen Patnaik Slams Amit Shah Over Remark On Ambedkar
1 week, 6 days ago

'Very Unfortunate': Naveen Patnaik Slams Amit Shah Over Remark On Ambedkar

ABP News  

Bhubaneswar, Dec 26 BJD chief Naveen Patnaik on Thursday said Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks regarding BR Ambedkar were "very unfortunate". "I think the Union home minister's remark on such an illustrious figure as Dr BR Ambedkar is very unfortunate," he said. He said the complaint filed by the BJD with the Election Commission, claiming "unusual" variances in the …

Naveen Patnaik says party 'failed to counter BJP's lies' during Odisha polls
2 weeks ago

Naveen Patnaik says party 'failed to counter BJP's lies' during Odisha polls

India Today  

Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday admitted that his party, Biju Janata Dal, had made a mistake by failing to counter the "lies of the BJP" on social media during the election campaign. The BJD President urged party workers to remain active on social media and respond effectively to "BJP's false campaigns and narratives". Naveen Patnaik commented on …

‘BJP topples govts’, says AAP's Sanjay Singh. JP Nadda replies ‘Time is not far…’
3 weeks, 1 day ago

‘BJP topples govts’, says AAP's Sanjay Singh. JP Nadda replies ‘Time is not far…’

Hindustan Times  

A war of words erupted between Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh and Union minister Jagat Prakash Nadda in the Rajya Sabha, after the former accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of toppling governments in opposition-ruled states. Hitting back at Singh, Nadda said,"Sanjay Singh has said that we toppled the governments. We are creating hat-trick with the blessings of the public …

BJD yet to decide stand on simultaneous polls, all MPs with Naveen Patnaik: Sasmit Patra
3 weeks, 1 day ago

BJD yet to decide stand on simultaneous polls, all MPs with Naveen Patnaik: Sasmit Patra

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Biju Janata Dal will decide its stand on the issue of the simultaneous election after examining the details of the two bills on the matter that are before the Lok Sabha, party leader Sasmit Patra said on Tuesday. BJD yet to decide stand on simultaneous polls, all MPs with Naveen Patnaik: Sasmit Patra Law Minister Arjun Ram …

Naveen Patnaik asks BJD leaders to fight against Polavaram project
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Naveen Patnaik asks BJD leaders to fight against Polavaram project

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Saturday urged party members to continue their fight to protect the interest of tribal communities who are likely to be affected by the Polavaram project of Andhra Pradesh government. Patnaik’s call for sustained agitation came after a delegation of party leaders led by Debi Prasad Mishra met him at his residence to brief him …

Odisha: BJP State Unit to Elect New President in January
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Odisha: BJP State Unit to Elect New President in January

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party’s membership drive and grassroots-level organisational elections in Odisha are nearing completion. The state unit of the BJP will elect its new president in January 2025, announced the party’s state in-charge, Vijay Pal Singh Tomar, on Thursday. When asked whether any BJD leaders were planning to join the BJP, Tomar remarked, “Many BJD MPs and MLAs …

BJD remains undecided over its position regarding efforts to remove Jagdeep Dhankhar
4 weeks ago

BJD remains undecided over its position regarding efforts to remove Jagdeep Dhankhar

The Hindu  

While the Opposition parties on Tuesday, submitted a notice seeking the removal of Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar for allegedly presiding over the Upper House in a partisan manner, the Biju Janata Dal remained noncommittal about its stand on the matter. When asked about BJD’s position on motion against Mr. Dhankhar, former Chief Minister and BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik said, “we are …

Analysing the BJP’s Rise to Power in Maharashtra
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Analysing the BJP’s Rise to Power in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 09, 2024 17:23 IST - 10 MINS READ The verdict in favour of the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance in the Maharashtra Assembly election has not only surprised voters and observers but even seasoned political analysts and politicians by the sheer scale of its victory. The BJP and its alliance partners, Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party, got …

Polavaram dam pandemonium stalls Odisha Assembly
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1 month ago

Polavaram dam pandemonium stalls Odisha Assembly

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: The Assembly on Friday witnessed noisy scenes over the Polavaram dam project being implemented by the Andhra Pradesh government after Speaker Surama Padhy rejected the demand of the Opposition Congress and BJD for a discussion in the House. Congress members rushed to the well of the House as soon as the question hour started protesting the Speaker’s decision not …

Elections Round-up: BJP Dominant but Opposition Must Not Roll Over and Die
1 month, 1 week ago

Elections Round-up: BJP Dominant but Opposition Must Not Roll Over and Die

The Quint  

As for the Congress, the results present a mixed bag. Again, it showed that the BJP has failed to make much headway even against the Congress when faced with strong local leaders, like Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar, and in Kerala, where it is unable to cross the political firewall created by the United Democratic Front and Left Democratic …

The blueprint is ready: Will Maharashtra, Haryana losses spur Congress's radical revamp?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The blueprint is ready: Will Maharashtra, Haryana losses spur Congress's radical revamp?

India Today  

The Maharashtra assembly election has once again laid bare the precarious position of the Congress in India’s political landscape and within the INDIA bloc. This marked a stark contrast to the 76 per cent strike rate achieved during the Lok Sabha elections, where the Congress won 13 of the 17 seats it contested in Maharashtra. Among the six major players …

War of words between BJP & BJD over great leaders of Odisha
1 month, 2 weeks ago

War of words between BJP & BJD over great leaders of Odisha

Hindustan Times  

A day after Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi stated that only one family was highlighted in the state for a long time, a slugfest erupted between the ruling BJP and the opposition BJD Friday over the manner in which great leaders of Odisha were treated by the previous government. While BJP alleged that the previous government neglected great leaders including …

Could BJP infighting in Kerala dash its Palakkad bypoll win hopes?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Could BJP infighting in Kerala dash its Palakkad bypoll win hopes?

India Today  

With campaigning for by-elections to the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat and Chelakkara Assembly seat coming to an end, the focus has now shifted to the Palakkad Assembly seat in Kerala. BJP'S LITMUS TEST IN PALAKKAD Palakkad will witness a three-way contest between BJP candidate C Krishnakumar, Congress's Rahul Mamkootathil and Left Democratic Front’s P Sarin. Krishnakumar is no electoral novice; …

BJD turmoil: Another ex-MLA turns against party supremo
2 months ago

BJD turmoil: Another ex-MLA turns against party supremo

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: The turmoil in the BJD continues to intensify with yet another senior leader joining the bandwagon of dissenters and directly accusing former chief minister Naveen Patnaik for the party’s debacle in the elections this year. Two-time MLA from Chhendipada Assembly constituency Sushant Behera, who lost from the seat this year, on Friday alleged the BJD was defeated in the …

With an unhappy RSS, BJP wading through rough waters in Palakkad
2 months ago

With an unhappy RSS, BJP wading through rough waters in Palakkad

New Indian Express  

“The sudden developments have raised questions in the minds of workers and public that there is a section in the party that do not want the party to win in Palakkad,” a senior leader told TNIE on condition of anonymity. “If the BJP candidate wins in Palakkad, it will pave the way for significant achievements for the party in the …

Odisha: Pradhan counters Patnaik’s critique of BJP amid rising tensions
3 months ago

Odisha: Pradhan counters Patnaik’s critique of BJP amid rising tensions

Deccan Chronicle  

Patnaik, just three days earlier, had accused the BJP of misleading voters in Odisha to secure electoral victories, calling their rise to power a result of “deceit.” He also criticised the BJP-led government for renaming key welfare schemes initiated under his administration, such as the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana, and accused them of failing to deliver on major promises. Pradhan …

More BJD RS MPs may join BJP: Mamata Mohanta
4 months ago

More BJD RS MPs may join BJP: Mamata Mohanta

Deccan Chronicle  

Mamata Mohanta, who recently quit the Biju Janata Dal and got elected to Rajya Sabha on the Bharatiya Janata Party ticket, on Saturday said “discontentment” was growing in the Naveen Patnaik-led regional party and more leaders were contemplating to switch sides.“I do not have any hesitation to say that most of the leaders and workers in BJD are dissatisfied over …

BJD Rajya Sabha MP Sujeet Kumar quits membership and party, joins BJP
4 months ago

BJD Rajya Sabha MP Sujeet Kumar quits membership and party, joins BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Sujeet Kumar, the Biju Janata Dal Rajya Sabha member from Odisha’s Kalahandi district, on Friday resigned from his RS membership as well as his party. A few days ago, another BJD Rajya Sabha member — Mamata Mohant of Mayurbhanj— had resigned from her position and later joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. Soon after Sujeet Kumar’s resignation was accepted by …

Impasse continues in Odisha Assembly over Governor’s son’s assault of official
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Impasse continues in Odisha Assembly over Governor’s son’s assault of official

The Hindu  

The impasse in the Odisha Legislative Assembly persisted for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, as the Opposition Biju Janata Dal continued to demand action against Governor Raghubar Das’ son, who is accused of assaulting a government official. As the first session of the 17th Legislative Assembly resumed, the BJD staged a walk out again, while Congress members rushed to …

BJD toughens its stance against BJP’s core positions
5 months, 2 weeks ago

BJD toughens its stance against BJP’s core positions

The Hindu  

The Biju Janata Dal appears to have toughened its stance against the core positions of the Bharatiya Janata Party with former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik describing the Narendra Modi government’s decision to lift the ban on government employees participating in Rastriya Swayamsevak Sangh activities as shocking. It seems utterly shocking.” In another post on X, Pratap Jena, senior BJD leader, …

First time in 24 years, Odisha Legislative Assembly unveils a new composition with reversed roles
5 months, 2 weeks ago

First time in 24 years, Odisha Legislative Assembly unveils a new composition with reversed roles

The Hindu  

As the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly commenced on July 22, the 147-member House presented a distinctly different picture for the first time in 24 years. The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Biju Janata Dal have swapped positions, with the country’s second longest tenure Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik, assuming the role of Leader of Opposition for the first time in his …

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 …

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi claims previous BJD govt conspired to kill him
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi claims previous BJD govt conspired to kill him

Hindustan Times  

Odisha chief minister Mohan Majhi on Monday alleged that the previous Biju Janata Dal government had conspired to kill him for exposing their mismanagement several times-- a claim the BJD has denied. Odisha chief minister Mohan Majhi being welcomed by his family members during a visit to his native place in Keonjhar on Monday. During his first visit to his …

'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 …

Naveen Patnaik elected Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Naveen Patnaik elected Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly

The Hindu  

Former Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal president Naveen Patnaik is set to take on the role of Leader of the Opposition after an extensive 24-year tenure in power. Mr. Patnaik was unanimously elected leader of the BJD Legislature Party at a meeting held at Sankha Bhawan, party’s headquarters. Former Speaker Pramila Mallick will be the BJD’s chief whip …

Odisha: 5-Term CM Naveen Patnaik Set To Take On New Role As Leader Of Opposition
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha: 5-Term CM Naveen Patnaik Set To Take On New Role As Leader Of Opposition

ABP News  

Bhubaneswar, Jun 19 BJD president Naveen Patnaik, the five-term chief minister of Odisha, will be the leader of the opposition in the new Odisha assembly after his party lost power to the BJP. Rairakhol MLA Prasanna Acharya, a former state minister, was named the deputy leader of the opposition, while former speaker Pramila Mallik, the MLA of Binjharpur, would be …

The defeat of Naveen Patnaik’s Biju Janata Dal (BJD) by the BJP in Odisha comes as a huge shock
6 months, 4 weeks ago

The defeat of Naveen Patnaik’s Biju Janata Dal (BJD) by the BJP in Odisha comes as a huge shock

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 11, 2024 23:13 IST - 8 MINS READ The defeat of Naveen Patnaik and his Biju Janata Dal at the hands of the BJP in elections to both the Lok Sabha and the Odisha Assembly has been one of the most surprising outcomes this time. Although the BJP’s growing political power in the State was evident in …

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 …

Odisha Assembly Elections 2024: BJP wins majority in Odisha elections
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Odisha Assembly Elections 2024: BJP wins majority in Odisha elections

The Hindu  

The BJD won 51 seats, the INC won 14 and the CPI won one seat. BJP’s seat share at 78 was the highest since 1995 and BJD’s the lowest since its first election in 2004. Like seat share, the BJP’s vote share this year was the highest since 1980 at 40.07%. Incumbent party Lost Won Grand Total BJD 41 25 …

‘VK Pandian not my successor’: Naveen Patnaik says people to choose his ‘heir'
7 months ago

‘VK Pandian not my successor’: Naveen Patnaik says people to choose his ‘heir'

Hindustan Times  

In his first reaction after losing the Odisha assembly election, Naveen Patnaik, the outgoing chief minister who missed out on what would have been his sixth consecutive term in office, on Saturday defended his close aide VK Pandian, saying that the bureaucrat-turned-politician was not his successor. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik along with VK Pandian “The people of Odisha would …

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, …

Four first time MLAs vow to bring change in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur
7 months ago

Four first time MLAs vow to bring change in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur

New Indian Express  

JAGATSINGHPUR: Four Assembly seats in Jagatsinghpur district have first timers all of whom are looking forward to bring positive changes to their respective constituencies. BJP’s Amrendra Das who won the Jagatsinghpur Assembly seat, defeating BJD’s Prasant Muduli told The New Indian Express he may have been elected to the Assembly for the first but his experience as the chairman of …

Election results 2024: BJP’s ‘double engine’ develops a snag in Uttar Pradesh
7 months ago

Election results 2024: BJP’s ‘double engine’ develops a snag in Uttar Pradesh

The Hindu  

As the process of reviewing the dismal performance of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Uttar Pradesh gets going, the internal tussle in the party has come to the fore. Sanjay Nishad, chairman of the Nirbal Indian Shoshit Hamara Aam Dal party, an ally of the BJP that was entrusted with delivering the votes of boatmen communities, told reporters the NDA’s …

Swearing-in of new BJP govt in Odisha to be held on June 10: Party officials
7 months ago

Swearing-in of new BJP govt in Odisha to be held on June 10: Party officials

Hindustan Times  

Bhubaneshwar: The swearing-in ceremony of the first-ever Bharatiya Janata Party government in Odisha will be held on June 10 in Bhubaneswar’s Janata Maidan, senior leaders of the party said on Thursday. Odisha BJP president Manmohan Samal with party leaders release the party’s manifesto BJP leader and spokesperson Sajjan Sharma said the swearing-in ceremony will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra …

'BJP has come, so no Odia is safe,' says Odisha Congress leader Ajoy Kumar as BJD loses assembly polls
7 months ago

'BJP has come, so no Odia is safe,' says Odisha Congress leader Ajoy Kumar as BJD loses assembly polls

Live Mint  

Odisha Congress in-charge Ajoy Kumar said that "no Odia is safe, no mother is safe, no house is safe, no jungle is safe" now that the Bharatiya Janata Party has taken over the reins in the state. BJP will try to put an Adivasi CM to fool all of you," Odisha Congress in-charge said on Thursday. Congress leader Ajoy Kumar …

Odisha Assembly Election: BJP gains majority but still falls behind BJD in vote share, details
7 months ago

Odisha Assembly Election: BJP gains majority but still falls behind BJD in vote share, details

India TV News  

Odisha Assembly Election 2024: The Bharatiya Janata Party might have ended the Biju Janata Dal leader Naveen Patnaik's remarkable 24-year tenure in the state by securing a majority in the Odisha Assembly elections, but it has not managed to surpass the BJD's vote share. Votes share in Odisha Assembly Elections 2024 The Naveen Patnaik-led BJD still leads the BJP as …

A narrow loss: on the BJD’s loss
7 months ago

A narrow loss: on the BJD’s loss

The Hindu  

After 24 years and three months in power in Odisha, outgoing Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will finally pass the baton to a new Bharatiya Janata Party -led government. The performance of the Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal in the Assembly elections was not poor — a 40.22% vote share, that was marginally ahead of the BJP’s 40.07%. The BJD’s performance in …

Who will be Odisha’s new CM? Guessing game begins
7 months ago

Who will be Odisha’s new CM? Guessing game begins

The Hindu  

A day after the Bharatiya Janata Party secured a decisive victory in its over decade-long campaign to form a government in Odisha, potential names for the new Chief Minister have begun circulating in the State. Mr. Pradhan, a prominent figure in Odisha’s BJP, has the necessary experience to manage both the bureaucracy and party affairs due to his tenure as …

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 …

How BJP ended Naveen Patnaik's 24-year rule in Odisha
7 months ago

How BJP ended Naveen Patnaik's 24-year rule in Odisha

Firstpost  

The saffron party’s targeted campaign, focusing on highlighting the BJD’s governance failures and presenting itself as a credible alternative, resonated with voters disillusioned with the status quo In the intricate tapestry of Indian politics, few states exhibit the kaleidoscopic shifts and strategic manoeuvres of Odisha, where recent electoral events have unfolded like a gripping political drama. Through a combination of …

BJP ends 25-year grip of Naveen over Odisha
7 months ago

BJP ends 25-year grip of Naveen over Odisha

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Curtains came down on Tuesday on the 25-year rule of BJD head and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik in Odisha as the BJP virtually swept both the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in the state and is set to form the new government on June 10. The impact of the verdict is not restricted to the political future of Naveen …

Naveen Patnaik resigns as Odisha Chief Minister day after BJP wins assembly polls
7 months ago

Naveen Patnaik resigns as Odisha Chief Minister day after BJP wins assembly polls

India Today  

After facing a huge setback in the state assembly elections, the 24-year-old reign of Odisha Chief Minister and BJD chief Naveen Patnaik came to an end as he tendered his resignation to the state governor Raghubar Das at the Raj Bhavan in Bhubaneshwar today. However, in the recently held state assembly polls, it lost to the Bhartiya Janata Party, breaking …

Election results 2024: BJP achieves a landslide victory in Lok Sabha elections in Odisha
7 months ago

Election results 2024: BJP achieves a landslide victory in Lok Sabha elections in Odisha

The Hindu  

The BJP on June 4 achieved a landslide victory in the Lok Sabha elections in Odisha, winning 20 out of 21 seats, a substantial contribution to the party’s national tally, coming at a crucial time. Odisha’s Lok Sabha map had completely adorned saffron with Biju Janata Dal and Congress managing to secure only one seat each. BJP’s victory could not …

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