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UNCOVERED: 4 | History Defined

Arabinda Mohapatra, son of Naveen Patnaik’s long-time opponent Bijoy Mohapatra, joins BJD

Arabinda Mohapatra, son of Bijoy Mohapatra, joins ruling BJD, marking a significant political shift in Odisha.

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Party hoppers in a spot of bother over BJP-BJD alliance

Former BJD leaders who switched to BJP face uncertainty as alliance talks threaten their chances in upcoming elections.

The Hindu

Two sides of same coin: Congress on possible BJP-BJD tie-up

Congress accuses BJD and BJP of shadow boxing in Odisha amid speculation of Lok Sabha and Assembly polls alliance.

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Morning Digest | Ensure Pakistan does not divert loans to foot its defence, third-country debt bills, India tells IMF; Team India looks to finish on a high in Ashwin’s 100th, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 07, 2024

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BJD, BJP hold parallel meetings over tie-up

BJP and BJD in Odisha hold discussions on potential alliance for upcoming elections after 15 years.

The Hindu

Former Union Minister Srikant Jena returns to Congress

Former Union Minister Srikant Jena, who was expelled from the Congress in 2019, returned to the party

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Another expelled BJD MLA joins BJP in Odisha

Mr. Jagdev is the second expelled BJD leader after Pradeep Panigrahy to join the BJP this month. Mr. Panigrahy is a three-time MLA from Gopalpur.

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No BJD-BJP electoral alliance in Odisha

BJP Odisha unit president Manmohan Samal said there would be no alliance with any political party, including the Biju Janata Dal, for the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly polls

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After Vaishnaw’s election to Rajya Sabha, speculation grows about BJD-BJP camaraderie

The camaraderie between the BJP and the BJD was on view in the recent Rajya Sabha elections, with BJD deciding not to put up a third candidate in order to ensure the election of Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, even though the party had the numbers.

The Hindu

EC seeks clarification from Odisha govt, ruling BJD over use of party symbol in govt ads

The Election Commission has sought a clarification from the Odisha government and the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) over the alleged use of party’s ‘conch’ symbol in advertisements

The Hindu

More than 10,000 people have applied for BJD tickets for Lok Sabha, Assembly elections

Over 10,000 people apply for BJD tickets in Odisha for upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections.

The Hindu

Dented by land transfer row, Patnaik govt. reaches out to tribals with sops ahead of elections

The Odisha government recently withdrew over 48,000 cases lodged for the violation of excise and forest laws against tribal people, a decision that followed a series of steps taken apparently to woo the community ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly polls.

The Hindu

BJD likely to pick new faces for most Lok Sabha seats

For the 21 seats, the BJD may retain five to six MPs while it is toying with the idea of picking new faces or sending senior leaders who are in State politics to Parliament.

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In Odisha, are the BJP and the BJD foes or frenemies?

The BJP and the BJD have shared a strange relationship in Odisha for about 15 years.

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BJD MLA's son, others embezzled educational society's funds worth crores: ED

Enforcement Directorate probes BJD MLA's son for misappropriation of crores in educational society funds, leading to searches and seizures.

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Odisha CM lays foundation for mega steel project

Odisha Chief Minister lays foundation for JSW Utkal Steel project, bringing significant investment and job opportunities to the region.

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BJP releases second list of candidates for upcoming Rajya Sabha Biennial Elections

Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday announced the second list of candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha Biennial Elections to be held in various states. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Speculation rife that Ashwini Vaishnaw may be re-elected to Rajya Sabha with support of BJD

Former legislator Debashish Samantaray and BJD youth wing VP Subhasish Khuntia file nomination for Rajya Sabha election in Odisha.

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Activists protest denial of information on money spent in BJD MLA’s official residence

RTI activists protested at the office of the Executive Engineer of Roads and Building Division-2, demanding information pertaining to government funds used for the renovation of the official residence of Jajpur MLA Pranab Prakash Das

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BJD revokes expulsion order of Damodar Rout

Naveen Patnaik revokes expulsion order of veteran leader Damodar Rout, 7-time MLA & former Minister.

The Hindu

Odisha Cabinet approves outlays for dedication of new parikrama at Jagannath temple in Puri

The State Cabinet, chaired by the Odisha CM, on Saturday approved a proposal to transport people from all 314 blocks in the State to participate in the ceremony

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

BJP clarifies no electoral understanding with BJD in Odisha for 2024 elections; to aggressively fight for victory.

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Modi promised corrective measures for ‘serious’ security breach at Parliament

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made the remarks at the customary meeting over tea with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and leaders of different political parties at the end of the session.

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Patnaik govt. extends food security scheme till 2028, to cover 3,14,923 families

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik extends SFSS till 2028; V.K. Pandian clarifies he won't contest elections.

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V.K. Pandian, close aide of Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, won’t contest elections in 2024: BJD

V.K. Pandian, close aide of Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, clarifies he won't contest elections; BJD to launch campaign to reach out to people with message of development.

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