Former BJD MP Sujeet Kumar joins BJP
4 months ago

Former BJD MP Sujeet Kumar joins BJP

Hindustan Times  

Former Biju Janata Dal Rajya Sabha MP Sujeet Kumar joined the Bharatiya Janata Party On Friday in presence of senior party leaders. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The BJD on Friday expelled Kumar, who also quit from his Rajya Sabha membership, for anti-party activities. I take this opportunity to express my sincere and profuse gratitude to you for giving me an opportunity to serve the people of undivided Kalahandi district and to raise issues of the KBK region, and Odisha at large, at the national level”, he wrote in his resignation letter addressed to BJD chief Naveen Patnaik. In a post on his X account, BJD chief Patnaik said that Kumar stood expelled from the party with “immediate effect for anti-party activities”.

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As Das exits Odisha, BJD sharpens its attack calling for action against his son
2 weeks, 2 days ago

As Das exits Odisha, BJD sharpens its attack calling for action against his son

Hindustan Times  

BHUBANESWAR: A day after Rashtripati Bhavan accepted the resignation of Odisha governor Raghubar Das, the Biju Janata Dal on Wednesday renewed its demand for action against the governor’s son in connection with allegations that he assaulted an employee of Raj Bhavan in Puri in July this year. Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday announced that the President has accepted Raghubar Das’s resignation …

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

Ex-BJP MP Sujeet Kumar files nomination papers for Rajya Sabha seat on BJP ticket
1 month ago

Ex-BJP MP Sujeet Kumar files nomination papers for Rajya Sabha seat on BJP ticket

Hindustan Times  

BHUBANESWAR: Former Biju Janata Dal leader Sujeet Kumar, who resigned from the party and his Rabha Sabha seat in September, on Monday filed his nomination for the by-election to the Upper House on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket. Sujeet Kumar filed his nomination papers in the state assembly in the presence of chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi, BJP state unit …

Odisha’s Kalahandi in political spotlight, buzz around Sujit, Bhakta grows louder
1 month ago

Odisha’s Kalahandi in political spotlight, buzz around Sujit, Bhakta grows louder

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhawanipatna: Kalahandi district in Odisha has of late become a focal point for both the Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress, with significant developments surrounding Sujit Kumar, former Rajya Sabha MP, and Bhakta Charan Das, former Union minister. Sujit Kumar recently resigned from the BJD and joined the BJP, paving the way for discussions about his potential nomination to a vacant …

6 vacant Rajya Sabha seats to go to polls on Dec 20: EC
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

6 vacant Rajya Sabha seats to go to polls on Dec 20: EC

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi The Election Commission of India on Tuesday announced that bypolls to six vacancies in Rajya Sabha across four states will be held on December 20, and the votes will be counted on the same day. Three vacancies were created in Andhra Pradesh when YSRCP members Venkataramana Rao Mopidevi, Beedha Masthan Rao Yadav and Ryaga Krishnaiah had quit their …

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 …

Odisha: Sunanda Das Joins BJP Days After Resigning From BJD
2 months ago

Odisha: Sunanda Das Joins BJP Days After Resigning From BJD

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Former Bari assembly constituency legislator Sunanda Das officially joined the Odisha unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday, just days after resigning from the Biju Janata Dal. Das, accompanied by her supporters, was welcomed into the BJP at a special induction ceremony held at the BJP state office in Bhubaneswar. The event was attended by BJP Odisha president …

BJP Leader Resigns to Support Independent Candidate in 2024 Assembly Elections
2 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP Leader Resigns to Support Independent Candidate in 2024 Assembly Elections

Hindustan Times  

BJP leader Bala Bhegade resigns to support independent candidate Bapu Bhegade in the 2024 assembly elections in Maval. The rift within the alliance surfaced after the Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction declared sitting MLA Shelke as its candidate, sidelining Bapu. In response, Bapu, NCP's Maharashtra state vice-president, resigned from the post and announced he would contest the elections as an independent. …

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 …

BJD Rajya Sabha member Sujeet Kumar resigns from Upper House of Parliament; joins BJP
4 months ago

BJD Rajya Sabha member Sujeet Kumar resigns from Upper House of Parliament; joins BJP

The Hindu  

Biju Janata Dal’s Rajya Sabha member Sujeet Kumar has resigned from the Upper House of Parliament and joined the BJP on Friday, following a similar move by Mamata Mohanta, who quit her membership on July 31. Whenever I tried to raise the issue in party forum, I was not given due importance.” Mr. Pradhan also praised Mr. Kumar for his …

Haryana: BJP’s Kiran Choudhry set to enter Rajya Sabha unopposed
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Haryana: BJP’s Kiran Choudhry set to enter Rajya Sabha unopposed

Hindustan Times  

Kiran Choudhry, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party nominee for the Rajya Sabha seat byelection from Haryana, is set to get elected unopposed as no other party has fielded a candidate. Kiran Choudhry, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party nominee for the Rajya Sabha seat byelection from Haryana, filing her papers in Chandigarh on Wednesday. When contacted, Saket Kumar, the managing director …

BJD MP Mamata Mohanta resigns from Rajya Sabha
5 months, 1 week ago

BJD MP Mamata Mohanta resigns from Rajya Sabha

The Hindu  

The Biju Janata Dal Member of Parliament Mamata Mohanta on Wednesday tendered her resignation from Rajya Sabha. “I have received a letter from Mamata Mohanta from Odisha on July 31, resigning from her seat in Rajya Sabha. I have accepted resignation of Ms Mohanta with immediate effect,” Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar announced in the Upper House. …

BJD MP Mamata Mohanta resigns from party, Rajya Sabha
5 months, 1 week ago

BJD MP Mamata Mohanta resigns from party, Rajya Sabha

Hindustan Times  

Biju Janata Dal leader Mamata Mohanta resigned from the party as well as her Rajya Sabha seat on Wednesday. Biju Janata Dal leader Mamata Mohanta Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar announced that he received Mohanta's resignation letter on Wednesday. In a letter to former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, Mohanta wrote, “I do hereby resign from the Primary Membership of Biju …

Odisha: BJD leader Mamata Mohanta resigns from Rajya Sabha membership
5 months, 1 week ago

Odisha: BJD leader Mamata Mohanta resigns from Rajya Sabha membership

India TV News  

The Biju Janata Dal leader Mamata Mohanta has resigned from her Rajya Sabha membership, which has been accepted by the chairman of the Upper House today. Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said he received the resignation letter on Wednesday from Mohanta. BJD leader likely to join BJP Mamata Mohanta who resigned from her Rajya Sabha membership is likely to join …

BJD joins Opposition walkout in Rajya Sabha, YSRCP lends support to BJP
6 months, 1 week ago

BJD joins Opposition walkout in Rajya Sabha, YSRCP lends support to BJP

India Today  

The Biju Janata Dal, which supported the BJP on many occassions in Parliament earlier, on Wednesday joined the Opposition as they staged a walkout over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reply on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address. Both YSRCP and the BJD stayed away from any national-level alliance during the recently concluded Lok Sabha election and Assembly polls …

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 …

Bihar Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Caste Equations Shift as Kushwahas, EBCs, Dalits Move Away from NDA
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bihar Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Caste Equations Shift as Kushwahas, EBCs, Dalits Move Away from NDA

The Hindu  

Published : May 24, 2024 17:19 IST - 11 MINS READ As the Lok Sabha election entered its final stretch, there were indications of a change in the voting pattern in Bihar across the six completed phases and the seventh remaining phase. The NDA, which won 39 out of 40 Lok Sabha seats in 2019, comprises five parties in Bihar: …

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

Denied ticket by Cong., ex-Hisar MP Brijendra Singh holds ‘internal politics’ responsible
8 months, 1 week ago

Denied ticket by Cong., ex-Hisar MP Brijendra Singh holds ‘internal politics’ responsible

The Hindu  

Former Hisar Lok Sabha member Brijendra Singh, who had quit the Bharatiya Janata Party to join the Congress a month ago, on Sunday held the “State’s internal politics” responsible for denial of party ticket to him from the seat for upcoming Lok Sabha polls in Haryana. Mr. Singh, a former bureaucrat, and two-time former Cabinet Minister Kiran Choudhry’s daughter Shruti …

RJD national vice-president and ex-Union minister Devendra Prasad quits party
8 months, 3 weeks ago

RJD national vice-president and ex-Union minister Devendra Prasad quits party

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Janata Dal national vice-president and former Union minister Devendra Prasad Yadav resigned from the primary membership of the party on Wednesday alleging irregularities in ticket distribution for the Lok Sabha elections. In a letter written to party president Lalu Prasad Yadav on Wednesday, Devendra Prasad Yadav said that he no longer agreed with the RJD’s policy and criticised the …

'Congress run by Left lobby, party asked us to keep quiet on Sanatan insult': Rohan Gupta blasts Jairam Ramesh
8 months, 4 weeks ago

'Congress run by Left lobby, party asked us to keep quiet on Sanatan insult': Rohan Gupta blasts Jairam Ramesh

India TV News  

Former Congress spokesperson Rohan Gupta on Thursday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, further underscoring a trend of prominent opposition figures defecting to the ruling party ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Gupta hits out at Jairam Ramesh His latest decision comes days after he declined the Congress's offer to contest from the Ahmedabad East Lok Sabha seat, a stronghold …

BJP Odisha vice-president Lekhasri Samantasinghar resigns from party, joins BJD
9 months ago

BJP Odisha vice-president Lekhasri Samantasinghar resigns from party, joins BJD

The Hindu  

In a jolt to the Opposition BJP, the party's Odisha unit vice-president Lekhasri Samantasinghar on Sunday resigned from the saffron party and joined the Biju Janata Dal ahead of the Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections. Ms. Samantasinghar is the second BJP Odisha vice-president after Bhrugu Baxipatra to resign from the BJP weeks before the polls and join the BJD. …

Speaker has not accepted Ind MLA Ranjit Singh’s resignation: Abhay
9 months, 1 week ago

Speaker has not accepted Ind MLA Ranjit Singh’s resignation: Abhay

Hindustan Times  

Indian National Lok Dal general secretary Abhay Singh Chautala on Wednesday alleged that Haryana assembly speaker Gian Chand Gupta has not accepted resignation of Independent MLA from Rania, Ranjit Singh Chautala, who had recently joined the BJP and contested from the Hisar parliamentary seat. Addressing mediapersons in Hisar, Abhay said that Ranjit, who was power minister in the Haryana government, …

BJD's Lok Sabha MP Anubhav Mohanty Joins BJP, Second MP From CM Patnaik's Party To Do So
9 months, 1 week ago

BJD's Lok Sabha MP Anubhav Mohanty Joins BJP, Second MP From CM Patnaik's Party To Do So

ABP News  

Biju Janata Dal's Lok Sabha MP Anubhav Mohanty on Monday joined the BJP, days after quitting the ruling party in Odisha ahead of the crucial Lok Sabha Elections. #WATCH | Delhi | Kendrapara Lok Sabha MP Anubhav Mohanty, who resigned from BJD recently, joins the BJP. Welcoming Anubhav Mohanty to the saffron camp, BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawde said …

Jolt To BJD As MP, 2 Ex-MLAs Quit Party Ahead Of Polls
9 months, 1 week ago

Jolt To BJD As MP, 2 Ex-MLAs Quit Party Ahead Of Polls

ABP News  

Bhubaneswar: In a jolt to the ruling Biju Janata Dal, a sitting MP and two ex-MLAs on Saturday resigned from the regional party ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha and Odisha Assembly elections. Mohanty was the second sitting BJD MP after Bhartruhari Mahtab to quit the regional party ahead of the 2024 general elections. During the day, former party MLA …

Odisha | BJD MP, two former-MLAs quit regional party
9 months, 1 week ago

Odisha | BJD MP, two former-MLAs quit regional party

The Hindu  

In a jolt to the ruling Biju Janata Dal, a sitting MP and two ex-MLAs on March 30 resigned from the regional party ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha and Odisha Assembly elections. Mohanty was the second sitting BJD MP after Bhartruhari Mahtab to quit the regional party ahead of the 2024 general elections. During the day, former party MLA …

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Odisha Election MLA Surendra Singh Bhoi Quits Congress BJD 2 BJP Leaders Sukant Nayak Prakash Chandra Behera Naveen Patnaik
9 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Odisha Election MLA Surendra Singh Bhoi Quits Congress BJD 2 BJP Leaders Sukant Nayak Prakash Chandra Behera Naveen Patnaik

ABP News  

Bhubaneswar, Mar 29 Three-time Congress MLA and former minister Surendra Singh Bhoi resigned from the primary membership of the party after 38 years and joined the ruling BJD on Friday. Two BJP leaders – Nilgiri MLA Sukant Nayak and the party’s Cuttack district president Prakash Chandra Behera - also resigned from their party and are likely to join the BJD. …

Odisha MLA Surendra Singh Bhoi quits Congress after 38 years; two leaders leave BJP too
9 months, 1 week ago

Odisha MLA Surendra Singh Bhoi quits Congress after 38 years; two leaders leave BJP too

The Hindu  

Three-time Congress MLA and former Minister Surendra Singh Bhoi resigned from the primary membership of the party after 38 years and joined the ruling BJD on March 29. Two BJP leaders — Nilgiri MLA Sukant Nayak and the party’s Cuttack district president Prakash Chandra Behera — also resigned from their party and are likely to join the BJD. In a …

Bhartruhari quits BJD a day after revival of 13-yr-old case
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Bhartruhari quits BJD a day after revival of 13-yr-old case

New Indian Express  

CUTTACK: Ending his over two-and-a-half decade-long association with the BJD, veteran parliamentarian and six-time MP from Cuttack Bhartruhari Mahtab resigned from primary membership of the party on Friday. Announcing his resignation at a media conference here, Mahtab said he has sent the resignation letter to BJD president and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. Mahtab tendered his resignation from BJD a day …

Veteran MP Bhartruhari Mahtab resigns from primary membership of BJD
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Veteran MP Bhartruhari Mahtab resigns from primary membership of BJD

The Hindu  

Cuttack Member of Parliament Bhartruhari Mahtab on Friday resigned from the primary membership of Biju Janata Dal stating that he failed to make course corrections in the regional party, which had deviated from its core values. Asked when he last spoke to Mr. Patnaik on party affairs, Mr. Mahtab said he would have to find it from his diary entries. …

LS Polls: Hours After Quitting Congress, Adhiraj Mohan Panigrahi Joins BJD
9 months, 3 weeks ago

LS Polls: Hours After Quitting Congress, Adhiraj Mohan Panigrahi Joins BJD

ABP News  

Hours after quitting Congress, Adhiraj Mohan Panigrahi joined BJD on Wednesday in Odisha. Talking to reporters, the newly joined BJD leader said, "Taking inspiration from the ideals of the Chief Minister, I am joining the BJD today. #WATCH | Bhubaneswar: Adhiraj Mohan Panigrahi joins BJD after quitting Congress in Odisha. READ | Ahead Of Lok Sabha Polls Odisha Congress MLA …

MP: In Jolt to BJP Ahead of LS Polls, Rajya Sabha MP Resigns From Party
9 months, 3 weeks ago

MP: In Jolt to BJP Ahead of LS Polls, Rajya Sabha MP Resigns From Party

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhopal: In a jolt to BJP ahead of April-May Lok Sabha polls, Rajya Sabha member from Madhya Pradesh Ajay Pratap Singh on Saturday resigned from the party. In his one-line letter to BJP national president J P Nadda, Mr Singh said that he is resigning from the primary membership of the party. Sources said that he was upset at being …

BJP Rajya Sabha MP from Madhya Pradesh quits party; questions ticket distribution for Lok Sabha election
9 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP Rajya Sabha MP from Madhya Pradesh quits party; questions ticket distribution for Lok Sabha election

The Hindu  

Senior Madhya Pradesh BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Ajay Pratap Singh resigned from the party’s primary membership on March 16, accusing the BJP of being involved in corruption and protecting the corrupt. Speaking to reporters in Sidhi, Mr. Singh raised concerns about the BJP’s candidate selection process for the upcoming Lok Sabha election. RS tenure about to end Mr. …

BJP RS MP Ajay Pratap quits party, expresses displeasure over ‘process of selecting candidates for LS polls’
9 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP RS MP Ajay Pratap quits party, expresses displeasure over ‘process of selecting candidates for LS polls’

India TV News  

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Bharatiya Janata Party’s Rajya Sabha MP from Madhya Pradesh Ajay Pratap Singh on Saturday resigned from the party’s primary membership, expressing displeasure over the ruling outfit’s process of selecting candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. "I am resigning from the primary membership of the party," he stated in the one-line letter addressed to BJP chief …

Senior Punjab Congress leader Raj Kumar quits party, joins AAP ahead of Lok Sabha elections
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Senior Punjab Congress leader Raj Kumar quits party, joins AAP ahead of Lok Sabha elections

India TV News  

In a major setback to the Congress ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, senior MLA Raj Kumar Chabbewal resigned from the party and joined the Aam Aadmi Party. The 54-year-old Chabbewal, who is a legislator from Chabbewal assembly constituency in Hoshiarpur district, posted on X, "Resigned today from INC and Legislative Assembly Punjab." In another letter to the Punjab Assembly …

Haryana: BJP-JJP alliance on the verge of breaking apart
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Haryana: BJP-JJP alliance on the verge of breaking apart

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh: The BJP-JJP alliance in Haryana is on the verge of breaking apart with preparations on to sworn a set of new ministers once deputy chief minister, Dushyant Chautala, formally announces severing of ties and walks out of the coalition. Chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar resigned after cracks appeared in the ruling coalition of Bharatiya Janata Party and Jannayak Janata …

Haryana BJP MP Brijendra Singh resigns from party, joins Congress
10 months ago

Haryana BJP MP Brijendra Singh resigns from party, joins Congress

The Hindu  

Bharatiya Janata Party ’s Hisar Lok Sabha member Brijendra Singh on Sunday quit the party due to “compelling political reasons” and joined the Congress within a few hours. Formally joining the Congress in the presence of party’s national president Mallikarjun Kharge, Mr. Singh said that he took the decision to quit the BJP as he was “uncomfortable” and “not in …

BJD MLA, two former legislators join BJP in Odisha
10 months ago

BJD MLA, two former legislators join BJP in Odisha

The Hindu  

BJD MLA Premananda Nayak and two former legislators on March 4 joined the BJP ahead of simultaneous Lok Sabha and Odisha Assembly polls. Former BJD MLA from Dhamnagar Rajendra Das and ex-Congress legislator from Bhadrak Naren Palei crossed over to the saffron camp. The three leaders crossed over to the BJP, a day after BJD’s sitting MLA Arabinda Dhali, ex-MLA …

Rajya Sabha Elections 2024: Polling Ends In Himachal, CM Sukhu Confident Of Congress Victory
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajya Sabha Elections 2024: Polling Ends In Himachal, CM Sukhu Confident Of Congress Victory

ABP News  

Shimla: Polling for the lone Rajya Sabha seat from Himachal Pradesh, which began at 9 am on Tuesday, ended with Congress MLA from Chintpurni Sudershan Babloo casting the last vote. The Congress had issued a whip to its MLAs to vote for Singhvi following which the BJP had accused the ruling Congress of issuing whip to their members to pressurise …

Rajya Sabha MP Vemireddy resigns from YSRCP over ‘personal reasons’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajya Sabha MP Vemireddy resigns from YSRCP over ‘personal reasons’

Hindustan Times  

Hyderabad: Senior YSR Congress Party leader and Rajya Sabha member from Andhra Pradesh, Prabhakar Reddy Vemireddy, on Wednesday resigned from the primary membership of the party and as Nellore district party president post, citing “personal reasons”. In his letter to YSRCP president and chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, Vemireddy said he has decided to resign from the post …

Ashok Chavan likely to join BJP, day after quitting Congress
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Ashok Chavan likely to join BJP, day after quitting Congress

Hindustan Times  

Former Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan is likely to join the BJP today in Mumbai, a day after he resigned from the Congress delivering a major blow to the party in the state ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election which Congress will be fighting as part of INDIA bloc with Uddhav Sena and Sharad Pawar's NCP. After Ashok Chavan's …

Odisha: Political circles abuzz about BJD probable picks for 3 RS seats
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Odisha: Political circles abuzz about BJD probable picks for 3 RS seats

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Guessing games and speculations ran high in Odisha’s political circles as to who will be picked by the state’s ruling Biju Janata Dal as its nominees for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls. As it requires at least 38 votes to send a member to Rajya Sabha, the BJD with an effective strength of 111 members in the State Assembly, …

Election 2023: Vasundhara Raje Leaves for Delhi Amid Suspense Over CM Face; Nadda Meets Amit Shah
1 year, 1 month ago

Election 2023: Vasundhara Raje Leaves for Delhi Amid Suspense Over CM Face; Nadda Meets Amit Shah

News 18  

Election Results Highlights : Live Updates Revanth Reddy Oath Taking Ceremony Our Live Blog Coverage For Election 2023 Results And Telangana Next CM Revanth Reddy Swearing In Ceremony Has Moved Here. Vasundhara Raje Leaves For Delhi Amid CM Pick Discussions Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and BJP leader Vasundhara Raje on Wednesday left for Delhi from Jaipur airport amid discussions over …

BJP: Rajgopal's Exit A Betrayal, He'll Lose
1 year, 2 months ago

BJP: Rajgopal's Exit A Betrayal, He'll Lose

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy’s resignation from the BJP triggered sharp responses from former colleagues, who termed his decision to rejoin the Congress a “betrayal”, claiming the BJP would defeat him in the polls. G. Premender Reddy, BJP state general secretary, said, “Whether to stay with the BJP or not is his choice. The BJP will defeat the BRS and Congress …

BJD Vice President Soumya Ranjan Patnaik Sacked
1 year, 3 months ago

BJD Vice President Soumya Ranjan Patnaik Sacked

Deccan Chronicle  

BHUBANESWAR: Biju Janata Dal president and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday removed his party’s vice president Soumya Ranjan Patnaik from his post allegedly for his continuous diatribe against the increasing interference of CM’s private secretary VK Pandian in the organizational affairs and questioning the style of functioning of the state government. “Soumya Ranjan Patnaik, vice president, BJD is …

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Removes BJD Vice-president Soumya Ranjan from Post Over Anti-party Remarks
1 year, 3 months ago

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Removes BJD Vice-president Soumya Ranjan from Post Over Anti-party Remarks

News 18  

Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal chief Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday removed Khandapada MLA Soumya Ranjan Patnaik from his party’s vice-president post allegedly due to anti-party activities. “Soumya Ranjan Patnaik, Vice-President, BJD is hereby removed from the post of vice-president with immediate effect,” the BJD’s order release stated. Meanwhile, reacting to his removal from the party’s key post, Soumya …

BJP’s Bihar vice-president Rajiv Ranjan quits
2 years ago

BJP’s Bihar vice-president Rajiv Ranjan quits

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party ’s Bihar vice-president Rajiv Ranjan on Friday resigned from the party, saying its local unit was not following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision amid speculation that he could join the ruling Janata Dal or JD Ranjan said the BJP in Bihar was not following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision. In a letter to BJP state chief Sanjay …

Former Bengaluru police commissioner Bhaskar Rao claims he was told to join BJP
2 years, 4 months ago

Former Bengaluru police commissioner Bhaskar Rao claims he was told to join BJP

The Hindu  

“I was told to join the BJP after my retirement, but I chose to join the AAP,” Bhaskar Rao, former IPS officer and Karnataka AAP vice-president, claimed in Bagalkot on August 23. He told journalists that some BJP leaders had asked him to join their party, assuring him that ‘there would be no problems after that’. “However, I joined the …

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