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BJD’s first list for Lok Sabha, Assembly elections sets up high profile battles in Odisha

BJD announces high-profile candidates for Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha, setting the stage for intense political contests.

The Hindu · Mar 27, 2024

Open season: On Odisha politics

The alliance between prinicipal rivals the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Biju Janata Dal that did not happen, shows that it is open season in Odisha

The Hindu · Mar 26, 2024

BJD not implementing the Centre’s welfare schemes in Odisha: Pradhan

Dharmendra Pradhan also hit out at the BJD over “worsening” health infrastructure and non-availability of clean drinking water.

The Hindu · Mar 25, 2024

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Veteran MP Bhartruhari Mahtab resigns from primary membership of BJD

Bhartruhari Mahtab resigns from BJD, citing failure to correct course, frames charges against him, considers joining another party.

The Hindu · Mar 22, 2024

BJP, BJD to go solo in Odisha as talks fail

BJP to contest Odisha elections solo, aiming for development under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.

The Hindu · Mar 22, 2024

Veteran Odisha leader Damodar Rout passes away

Known as a vocal leader, he never shied away from expressing his opinions, even when his contemporaries opted for silence to avoid repercussions from party leadership.

The Hindu · Mar 22, 2024

Odisha to vote in simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha, Assembly in four phases

Odisha to vote in Lok Sabha and Assembly polls in four phases, with 21 Lok Sabha seats and 147 assembly seats.

The Hindu · Mar 16, 2024

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BJP workers worry over anti-incumbency shadow amid ongoing alliance talks with BJD

BJP in Odisha faces dilemma over alliance with BJD, risking anti-incumbency and grassroots discontent, impacting election prospects.

The Hindu · Mar 11, 2024

Rumours, lies worst part of politics: CM Patnaik as suspense over BJD-BJP poll alliance continues

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik calls "rumour" and "lies" the worst part of politics amid alliance speculations with BJP.

The Hindu · Mar 10, 2024

Senior Odisha BJP leaders feign ignorance about BJD alliance talks

BJP-BJD alliance: Stalled BJP-BJD alliance talks in Odisha due to lack of consultation and disagreements over seat sharing.

The Hindu · Mar 9, 2024

Odisha Congress adopting ‘wait and watch’ strategy in view of BJP-BJD alliance talk

Odisha Congress adopts 'wait and watch' strategy amid BJP-BJD seat sharing disagreement, aims to capitalize on alliance delay.

The Hindu · Mar 8, 2024

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.

The Hindu · Mar 7, 2024

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 · Mar 7, 2024

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.

The Hindu · Mar 7, 2024

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The Hindu · Mar 7, 2024

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

The Hindu · Mar 6, 2024

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 · Mar 6, 2024

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 · Mar 2, 2024

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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The Hindu · Mar 2, 2024

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

The Hindu · Feb 29, 2024

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 · Feb 28, 2024

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 · Feb 27, 2024

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 · Feb 24, 2024

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 · Feb 20, 2024

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.

The Hindu · Feb 18, 2024

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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