Odisha BJP Vice President Jatin Mohanty on Saturday responded to Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief and Odisha Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik's remarks on the state's 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule, said that the previous government had caused inconvenience to the public while implementing the prov
"I urge the concerned authorities to conduct a swift, thorough, and appropriate investigation into the received threats. Immediately identify from where the threats originated and who is involved in this, and bring the conclusion to the public domain," Patnaik noted.
Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday welcomed the neutralisation of six CPI (Maoist) cadres by security forces, saying the state's sustained efforts to tackle left-wing extremism have achieved significant success.
Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday announced that he will forgo the salary and allowances recently increased for the Leader of the Opposition, as passed by the Odisha Legislative Assembly.
"I'm sad to say it's not my remark alone. Many people in our state say the state government is not making any expenditures for people's development. This is a very sad thing to report. Time and again, this has been brought to the attention of the state government that there must be some e
Samantaray, who was recently named "Vice President of Senior Citizens Cell," conveyed his decision through a detailed letter addressed to BJD President and Leader of the Opposition, Naveen Patnaik.
If he manages to maintain cohesion within the NDA, the Janata Dal (United) chief could join the ranks of long-serving Chief Ministers like Pawan Kumar Chamling of Sikkim and Naveen Patnaik of Odisha, who led their states for nearly 25 and over 24 years, respectively.
BJD leader Snehangini Chhuria alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a massive mandate in the Nuapada by-election through "booth-rigging. She urged people to come out and protest, saying that the officials would not take action.
The 2025 Bihar Assembly polls were considered as the litmus test for serving Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. However, Nitish Kumar has managed to steer the politics of Bihar around him in every Bihar election in the past over 20 years.
BJD chief and former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday alleged serious violations of Election Commission guidelines in the Nuapada bypoll during the legally mandated silence period and sought the Election Commission's intervention to ensure that "all non-local political leade
The BJP wants to showcase its influence after a year and a half in power, while the BJD seeks a comeback moment for the party and its leader Naveen Patnaik.