"The government should clarify - what is the amount of reserves in our country presently, how much is left, how much can be consumed over how many days, and by when are they expecting that the LPG supply would be normalised. I believe the government is having talks; the people of this nat
On the second day of the budget session of Parliament, backing the No- Confidence Motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra on Monday remarked on the session's significance, stating, "This will be a very important session as it will also see the moti
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra voiced concern about the Israel-Iran conflict says the situation is alarming. Speaking to ANI, Patra said that the conflict must end and both sides should come to the negotiating table.
"It is very unfortunate to see that a university as eminent as Galgotias making such a blunder....Unfortunately, by this one incident, the positivity around the AI summit got diverted...At this point, such incidents divert attention more to the negative than the positive. It is a learning
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra on Tuesday described Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a "game changer" at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, highlighting its potential to transform governance, health, education, rural development, and innovation.
"Be it the India-US trade deal or India-UK and India-EU trade deals, all these FTAs will be beneficial for India. The issues relating to dairy, animal husbandry, agriculture, and fisheries were raised by the Opposition. Once all FTA paperwork is complete, there should be a detailed discus
Addressing reporters in the national capital, Patra said, "Biju Janata Dal has decided to abstain from the vice presidential elections tomorrow. The Biju Janata Dal remains equidistant from both the NDA and INDIA alliances. We are focused on the development and welfare of Odisha and 4.5 cror
BJD MP Sasmit Patra flagged the law and order situation in Odisha and demanded justice for the 15-year-old girl who succumbed to her injuries after being set on fire by miscreants in Balanga, Odisha.
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra on Wednesday praised India's strong response during Operation Sindoor, and said the country gave a clear message that while it does not seek war or glory, it will act swiftly and firmly if Indians are attacked.
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led Odisha government after attending the all-party meeting convened ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, citing an 'alarming rise' in crimes against women in the state.