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Odisha to be top state by 2034: BJD promises in manifesto
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Speaking about the nine-point manifesto, BJD president and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said, "This manifesto will record history in Odisha. In the last 24 years, the BJD government has transformed Odisha from a poor, hunger-prone, backward state gripped by natural calamities to an identity
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Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan files nomination from Odisha's Sambalpur
Updated : 2 years ago IST
"I heartily thank my family members in Sambalpur for showing their confidence in me by participating in large numbers in the road show organised for my nomination from the Sambalpur Lok Sabha seat. The blessings of Mahaprabhu Jagannath and Maa Samlei and the affection of all of you are my gr
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Naveen Patnaik will finalise party candidates after taking feedback from c
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
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."
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BJD announces to go solo in Odisha polls after BJP breaks ties
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
"BJD will contest in all 147 assembly constituencies and all 21 Lok Sabha constituencies with the support of people of Odisha and win more than three fourth seats under the leadership of Shri Naveen Patnaik," Das said in a post on 'X' on Friday.
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Odia actor Arindam Roy joins BJP, claims wasn't allowed to meet CM
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
In a blow to the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) days ahead of the simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections in the state, popular Odia actor-turned-politician Arindam Roy joined the BJP on Friday.
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Fully prepared for 2024 Parliamentary, Assembly elections in Odisha, says
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
"We are fully prepared to conduct 2024 Parliamentary elections and state assembly elections. Every preparation is almost complete. I request all voters to come and participate in the festival of democracy, whether youths, women, or those staying in inaccessible areas," Kumar said addressing
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ECI holds meet with representatives of political parties in Bhubaneswar ah
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
These discussions were aimed at ensuring a comprehensive review of election preparedness and fostering cooperation among all stakeholders.
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Congress, BJD have 'anti-national mentality', claims Yogi
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Rourkela (Odisha) [India], Apr 15 (ANI): Stepping up the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) attack against Opposition parties over national security, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday accused the Congress and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) of having an "anti-national mentality." Read More
2019 elections: Six former bureaucrats are in fray in Orissa
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Apr 10 (ANI): After completing their innings in civil administration, six former bureaucrats have now decided to contest elections in the 2019 Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha.
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Sambit Patra files nomination from Puri
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Puri (Odisha), [India], Mar 29 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Sambit Patra on Friday filed his nomination to contest the Lok Sabha election from Puri parliamentary constituency.
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Odisha govt to provide 25,000 wheelchairs at polling booths
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Mar 19 (ANI): In a bid to ensure seamless polling for specially-abled voters, the state government plans to introduce a slew of measures, including the provision of around 25,000 wheelchairs at polling booths, Odisha's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Surendra K
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Odisha polls: BJD approaches EC over KALIA scheme, BJP on hoardings
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Mar 16 (ANI): Alleging that BJP has been trying to pressurise the Election Commission, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Saturday approached the State Commission urging it not to stop the assistance to farmers under the state government's KALIA scheme.
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