Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Lambodar Nial thanked Odisha Chief Minister and BJD chief Naveen Patnaik for offering him the opportunity to contest from Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency.
After BJD leaders Bhatruhari Mahtab and Sidhant Mohapatra joined the BJP, Biju Janata Dal leader Muzibulla Khan on Thursday called them a "big zero" and said that the leaving of the two leaders wouldn't impact the BJD.
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Sudam Marand, on Wednesday, expressed gratitude for being chosen as the party's candidate for the tribal-dominated Mayurbhanj constituency in the upcoming 2024 elections.
BJD leader and MLA, Snehangini Chhuria said, "The Party President will take feedback and on the basis of the survey, candidates will be finalised by Naveen Patnaik."
Odisha Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Pratap Keshari Deb said on Saturday that a high-level meeting of the BJD party was held yesterday under the chairmanship of party president and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.
A day after joining the BJP, expelled BJD leader and Gopalpur MLA Pradeep Kumar Panigrahi on Thursday alleged that the Naveen Patnaik-led state government had become the "centre of corruption".
Pradeep Panigrahi, the former Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and MLA representing Gopalpur, hinted at the likelihood of joining the BJP. Panigrahi revealed that a meeting took place between him and BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) state President Manmohan Samal, where they discussed crucial politi
The two BJD candidates filed their nominations before the returning officer here in the state assembly, in the presence of BJD President and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik paid his tributes to Veteran BJD leader and Former MLA V Sugnana Kumari Deo in the BJD party office, in Bhubaneswar.
Expressing condolence on the demise of veteran Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader V Sugnana Kumari Deo, President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday said she earned respect across the political spectrum with her immense contribution to Odisha and its people.
A controversy erupted after the BJP's Odisha unit came down heavily on BJD leader VK Pandian for giving access to social media influencer Kamiya Jani inside the Jagannath Puri shrine, alleging that she is "known for promoting beef consumption".
Weighing in on a viral video of popular social media influencer and YouTuber Kamiya Jani speaking to BJD leader VK Pandian at Puri's iconic Jagannath Temple, evoking an outcry from the BJP which accused her of promoting 'beef', Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday said one should