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Patnaik grooming ‘outsider’ to takeover in Odisha: BJP

Addressing a public rally near Berhampur, Mr. Nadda said, “there is an attempt to install an outsider as leader. Stay cautious.”

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024

Just 8% women candidates contested first two phases of Lok Sabha polls

Gender bias evident in Lok Sabha elections with only 8% women candidates, sparking calls for proactive gender inclusion in politics.

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024

Naveen Patnaik will be CM for sixth term: BJD leader Pradeep Majhi exudes confidence in party’s victory

Pradeep Majhi of BJD predicts Naveen Patnaik's victory in Odisha, praises 5T Chairman V. K. Pandian for development works.

The Hindu · Apr 27, 2024

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Odisha BJP targets Pandian, slams BJD’s ‘misrule and misdeed’

Odisha BJP exposes corruption and misrule under BJD government, targeting CM's aide V.K. Pandian in detailed accusations.

The Hindu · Apr 24, 2024

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik kicks off BJD’s official campaign for Lok Sabha polls

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on April 24 exuded confidence of winning both Lok Sabha and Assembly elections as he kicked off the official campaign of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) from Hinjili, his longstanding assembly constituency.

The Hindu · Apr 24, 2024

Two women BJD leaders quit party ahead of Lok Sabha, Assembly polls in Odisha

Two prominent BJD women leaders — Simarani Nayak and Raseswari Panigrahi — resign ahead of elections due to ticket denial and candidate selection issues

The Hindu · Apr 23, 2024

Agency action, BJP’s share: Here’s why Modi’s claims on electoral bonds don’t add up

If you’ve spent a few minutes on social media this week, you’ll probably know that Prime Minister Narendra Modi came out strongly in support of the controversial electoral bonds scheme. In an interview with ANI, he said it was a “success story”, an “honest and pure” attempt to maintain “transparency”…

Newslaundry · Apr 20, 2024

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Family ties prioritised in Biju Janata Dal’s nomination for women for Assembly seats in Odisha

Biju Janata Dal's nomination of 22 female candidates for Assembly elections highlights gender equality challenges in politics.

The Hindu · Apr 17, 2024

BJD, BJP exchange barbs over implementation of their flagship health schemes

BJD and BJP clash over health schemes in Odisha, with BSKY and Ayushman Bharat at the center.

The Hindu · Apr 17, 2024

Veteran Odisha Congress leader Suresh Routray expelled from party

Veteran Odisha Congress leader Suresh Kumar Routray expelled for supporting son's BJD candidature, facing six-year party ban.

The Hindu · Apr 15, 2024

BJD’s announces final list of candidates; last Lok Sabha ticket goes to latest defector from BJP

BJD announces candidates for assembly and Lok Sabha seats, including former BJP member Lekhashree Samantsinghar for Balasore.

The Hindu · Apr 11, 2024

Dilemma of two fathers in Odisha politics; a curious case of cross-party backing for sons’ electoral debut

Veteran Congress MLA denies campaigning for other parties; BJP leader strategizes for son's election debut in Odisha.

The Hindu · Apr 9, 2024

Lok Sabha polls | Odisha’s Berhampur to witness a battle between two turncoats

Battle between turncoats in Berhampur Lok Sabha elections, BJD vs BJP, with Congress nominee also in fray.

The Hindu · Apr 9, 2024

BJD accuses the BJP of misusing ECI platform to issue threats to government officers

BJD accuses BJP of misusing ECI platform to threaten government officials in Odisha during 2024 elections.

The Hindu · Apr 9, 2024

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The Hindu · Apr 7, 2024

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

Lekhasri Samantasinghar resigned from the saffron party and joined the Biju Janata Dal (BJD)

The Hindu · Apr 6, 2024

Odisha BJP leader Raghunath Mohanty resigns from party, may return to BJD

BJP leader Raghunath Mohanty resigned from the party fuelling speculation about his return to ruling BJD.

The Hindu · Apr 4, 2024

Biju Janata Dal allocates 25% of Lok Sabha seats to party hoppers

Bhubaneswar political landscape shifts as BJD swiftly nominates new candidates, including former opposition members, for upcoming elections.

The Hindu · Apr 3, 2024

Candidate lists reflect dynastic succession across political spectrum in Odisha

Dynastic politics carries a negative connotation, but it is unfair to solely attribute its promotion to any single party.

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Dynamite News · Apr 2, 2024

BJP releases list of 112 candidates for Odisha Assembly election

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday announced its first list of 112 candidates for the assembly polls in Odisha. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu · Apr 2, 2024

Odisha | BJP, Congress release lists of candidates for Lok Sabha, Assembly elections

BJP and Congress release candidate lists for Odisha elections, featuring new faces and strategic placements for key figures.

The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024

Days after quitting BJD, Lok Sabha MP Anubhav Mohanty joins BJP

Lok Sabha polls 2024: The BJD’s Lok Sabha MP Anubhav Mohanty joined the BJP, days after quitting the ruling party in Odisha, saying he was feeling “suffocated’ there

The Hindu · Mar 31, 2024

BJP struggling to find candidates for all 147 Assembly seats, ridicules BJD

The Biju Janata Dal took a potshot at the Bharatiya Janata Party, suggesting that the latter was struggling to find candidates for all 147 Assembly seats

The Hindu · Mar 30, 2024

BJP fields Bhartruhari Mahtab as its candidate from the Cuttack Lok Sabha seat

Mr. Mahtab has represented the Cuttack Lok Sabha six times on a row on a BJD ticket since 1998. He resigned from the BJD on March 22, alleging the vast amassing of wealth by individuals at the BJD, which was established to fight corruption and self-aggrandisement.

The Hindu · Mar 30, 2024

Odisha Police dismiss information on police protection provided to V. K. Pandian

A day after the Odisha Soochana Adhikar Abhijan (OSAA), a forum for the State’s Right to Information (RTI) activists, alleged that 74 police personnel were deployed for the protection of V. K. Pandian, Chairperson, 5T (Transformational Initiatives), the State police administration on Saturday said there was no veracity in the…

The Hindu · Mar 30, 2024

Sambalpur Lok Sabha seat | Biju Janata Dal's Pranab Das to fight against BJP's Dharmendra Pradhan

The Sambalpur Lok Sabha seat in Western Odisha will witness a high-profile contest between Biju Janata Dal’s Pranab Prakash Das and BJP’s Dharmendra Pradhan.

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