"We would be raising Special Category status demand of Odisha. The BJP in 2014 in their election manifesto had specified that if they would come to pwower, they would provide the Special Category state status to Odisha, however it hasn't been done. It is a double engine government but des
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra has said that his party MPs will raise the demand for special category status for Odisha in the coming winter session of the parliament which will commence on Monday.
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra on Thursday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 100-day report card as a complete betrayal of the people's mandate of Odisha and "extremely disappointing."
Reacting to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ukraine, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra on Friday said that this visit is crucial, important and sensitive as it will elevate India's position as a mediator in the war and help in becoming major force that will ensure world pe
After the Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day over the NEET issue, BJD MP Dr Sasmit Patra on Friday said that demand for discussion on NEET was rightfully raised by the Members of Parliament, adding that it was unfortunately not allowed in either house.
The Bill was passed following division with 454 members voting in favour of the legislation and two against it on the motion for the passage moved by Meghwal. The amendments moved by opposition members were negatived and there was also voting on clauses of the bill.
Biju Janata Dal MP Sasmit Patra on Tuesday said that the party will support the government on the bill to replace the ordinance for control of services in Delhi
BJD national spokesperson and party MP Sasmit Patra said that the party believes that the Constitutional institutions including the President and Parliament should be above any issue that may affect their sanctity and honour.
Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra, in his speech, said: "It is unfortunate that Pakistan has chosen once again to misuse the august platform by mentioning in their statement about Jammu and Kashmir which is an integral part of India. This mentioning is completely unacceptable."
New Delhi [India], January 28 (ANI): Biju Janata Dal (BJD) will attend President Ram Nath Kovind's address to Parliament on January 29 and raise all issues on the floor of both Houses of Parliament, said party Rajya Sabha MP and Chief Whip Sasmit Patra.
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Mar 31 (ANI): Biju Janata Dal MP Sasmit Patra has donated his one-month salary to Prime Minister's Relief Fund and allocated Rs 1 crore from Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLAD) fund to the Central government for fighting the battle aga