Politics

Jajpur: Under attack after his crushing defeat in last elections, senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Pranab Prakash Das has thrown an open challenge to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Odisha to arrest him if he has done any…
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Jajpur: Despite Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik’s efforts to keep the flocks together, the ongoing infighting in the regional party seems to be becoming more intense, particularly in Jajpur district. As per sources,…
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Bhubaneswar: Stung by severe differences among party leaders after the electoral debacle in Odisha, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is set to hold a crucial meeting on September 27 in a bid to keep the organisation united and instil confidence…
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Bhubaneswar: Former Odisha minister Badri Narayan Patra on Tuesday said that BJD faced defeat in 2024 elections because of party supremo Naveen Patnaik’s absence during campaigns. Taking an indirect dig at Naveen’s erstwhile confidante…
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Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Debashish Samantaray’s suggestion that the regional party can join hands with Congress to form a new government in Odisha has triggered a political row in the state. The Rajya Sabha member’s…
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Bhubaneswar: Taking a non-committal approach on ‘one nation, one poll’ proposal of the Centre, BJD president and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik said his party will undertake a detailed study on simultaneous elections before…
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New Delhi: Atishi is likely to be sworn in as the chief minister of Delhi on Saturday. The Office of Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Wednesday proposed the day for holding the swearing-in ceremony to the President and the Ministry of…
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New Delhi: Ending a decade-long wait, the first phase of Assembly election in 24 constituencies in seven districts of Jammu and Kashmir will be held on Wednesday. Multi-tier security arrangements have been put in place for the Assembly…
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Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Modi was treated to Odisha’s popular sweet delicacy ‘kheeri’ during his visit to Gadakana area in Bhubaneswar on his birthday to launch ‘Griha Pravesh’ ceremony for Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana beneficiaries on…
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New Delhi: Aam Aadami Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal proposed the name of Delhi Minister Atishi to replace him as the Chief Minister of Delhi at the legislative party meeting at his residence on Tuesday. She has been elected as the…
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