Bhubaneswar : The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has announced a six-hour shutdown in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, September 24, in response to the deteriorating law and order situation in the state, particularly following the recent assault on an army officer and his fiancée at the Bharatpur police station. The bandh will commence at 6 AM and…
Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik has voiced serious concerns over the recent reports of social unrest in various parts of Odisha, urging the government to take immediate and comprehensive steps to protect the lives and property of citizens from all walks of life. In a statement, Naveen Patnaik…
Bhubaneswar: Leader of the Opposition and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president, Naveen Patnaik, has criticized the first budget of the Mohan Majhi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, accusing it of merely rebranding existing schemes from his previous administration. Speaking during the general discussion on the annual budget for fiscal 2024-25 in the State Assembly, Patnaik…
Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha has announced the appointment of five new leaders as its national spokespersons. This significant reshuffle was declared in an official order by BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Sunday, replacing the existing panel of national spokespersons with immediate effect. The newly appointed national spokespersons of the BJD are: Santrupt…
Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President Naveen Patnaik has been unanimously elected as the Leader of Opposition in the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly. This decision was made during the BJD legislature party meeting held at Sankha Bhawan on Wednesday. Addressing the media after the meeting, Patnaik said, “We just had a meeting of the BJD MLAs…
Bhubaneswar: Anticipation and excitement grip Bhubaneswar as preparations are underway for a grand roadshow led by Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik. Scheduled to take place today, the roadshow promises to be a vibrant display of political enthusiasm and support. Commencing from Ganganagar Chhak, the roadshow will traverse through key…
Bhubaneswar: In a surprising turn of events, Ollywood actor-turned-politician Akash Dasnayak has announced his resignation from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), marking another high-profile exit from the regional party. Dasnayak, a prominent face in Odisha’s entertainment industry and a former MLA from Korei, tendered his resignation letter to the BJD supremo, Naveen Patnaik, citing a…
Bhubaneswar: The candidates from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) submitted their nominations on Tuesday for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections scheduled for February 27, 2024. Renowned BJD leader Debashish Samantaray and Biju Yuva Janata Dal (BJYD) Vice-President Subhasish Khuntia filed their nomination papers in the presence of Abanikant Patnaik, the Returning Officer of the Odisha…
With elections on the horizon, Odisha’s political landscape is buzzing with anticipation. However, a distinct contrast in enthusiasm among key players—the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Congress—reveals intriguing insights into their commitment and readiness for the upcoming political showdown. BJD’s Dominance and Congress’ Dilemma: As the dominating force, the BJD has…
