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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.

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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

The Hindu

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.

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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.

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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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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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Parliament breach: Papers profile unemployed suspects, Sudhir, Arnab say terrorists, andolanjeevi

It was a security breach at the Parliament complex on the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack, and it was also a protest against “dictatorship”. While some voices, such as BJD MP Bhartruhari Mehtab, cautioned that the incident could not be compared to the terrorist attack, hawkish faces on television…

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I-T seizures | PM Modi says money looted from public will have to be returned

I-T dept recovers ₹220cr in raids linked to Odisha-based distillery group. PM Modi says looted money must be returned.

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

BJD strategises for 6th consecutive win in Odisha Assembly polls; BJP hopes for ripple effect from central Indian State wins; CM Patnaik to tour districts, unveil projects; BJD must tackle factionalism, cadre expectations. #BJD strategising for 6th consecutive win in Odisha Assembly polls; BJP hopes for ripple effect; CM Patnaik…

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Samajwadi Party richest among regional parties followed by Bharat Rashtra Samithi: ADR report

Top 10 regional parties declared assets of ₹1,959.351 crore in 2020-21, increasing by 48.48% to ₹2,909.186 crore in 2021-22. Samajwadi Party had highest assets of ₹561.46 crore, followed by BRS with ₹512.24 crore. Total liabilities of top 10 parties increased by 42.41% to ₹72.618 crore in 2021-22. TDP had highest…

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