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A legacy battle erupts: Rival events on Biju Patnaik’s death anniversary set up political face-off
April 18, 2026 4:27 am
Sidelined BJD veterans regroup under a citizen forum to hold parallel event; party plans statewide ‘Prabada Purusha Dibasa’, asserts claim over legacy
Sasmit Patra steps down as BJD’s Rajya Sabha leader amid internal dissent
April 09, 2026 1:52 pm
Although the BJD is yet to confirm Patra’s resignation from the post, he is stated to have sent his resignation to party president Naveen Patnaik, conveying his decision.
BJD steps up efforts to keep its flock united ahead of crucial Rajya Sabha polls in Odisha
March 15, 2026 5:50 pm
Naveen Patnaik calls meetings of BJD legislators amid cross-voting fears in the fourth-seat race as Congress moves MLAs to Bengaluru, BJP holds “training” session at Paradip.
Three-time ex-MLA expelled from BJD hours after challenging Rajya Sabha picks
March 01, 2026 9:08 am
The party’s decision came hours after Biswal questioned Patnaik’s decision on Rajya Sabha nominations and opposed the candidature of Santrupt Misra.
Is Odisha set to get a new regional party? A buzz grows strong after Naveen Patnaik suspends two BJD MLAs
January 17, 2026 11:40 am
On Thursday, the BJD chief suspended Arvind Mohapatra, whose father is at the centre of speculations over a new party. Patnaik’s move come as a “warning” to any disgruntled BJD leaders looking to leave the BJD.
BJD will remain voice of people of Odisha for next 100 years: Naveen Patnaik
December 27, 2025 6:55 am
Ex-CM's remarks on BJD’s foundation about party's future come at a time when Patnaik’s advancing age and health problems have sparked a debate on a potential successor.
Odisha political clash: BJD workers stage protest before DGP office
December 15, 2025 12:40 pm
Biju Janata Dal leaders and workers staged a dharna in Bhubaneswar seeking arrests over a violent clash in Jajpur district that left at least 15 people injured.
‘Demeaning, humiliating’: BJD’s Rajya Sabha MP shoots off scathing letter to party chief Naveen Patnaik
November 25, 2025 5:40 pm
Questioning the style of functioning of the party, Samantaray appealed to Patnaik to thwart the attempt being made to weaken the BJD.
Its former MLA arrested in murder case, BJD cries vendetta, hits the streets in protest
October 24, 2025 7:15 am
BJD sources said Thursday’s rally, attended by senior leaders from Bhubaneswar, was a show of strength. The regional party alleged that the BJP government in Odisha had launched vendetta politics to target opposition leaders.
Naveen Patnaik overhauls BJD, ‘sidelines’ critics in a single stroke, brings back PAC
May 06, 2025 6:23 am
Former Odisha CM had abolished the Political Affairs Committee over two decades ago to establish his grip over the party. Now it will be in charge of “collective decision-making”.
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In Pictures: Former BJD Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray joins BJP
May 26, 2026 3:39 pm
A long-time associate of BJD supremo and former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik, Samantaray resigned from both the party and the Rajya Sabha on Monday
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