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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.
As Naveen Patnaik bows out, selfies and a pep talk to leaders: ‘Will be around for you’
June 09, 2024 3:07 pm
The BJD was reduced to 51 seats in Odisha and was swept out of power for the first time in 24 years. For CM Patnaik, there’s also the larger question of succession.
BJP’s double engine faces jibe from Naveen Patnaik: ‘For people, governance matters’
May 13, 2023 7:29 pm
Unfazed by the “lawlessness” attack by the opposition, especially the BJP, Patnaik said, “Those who insult the people of Odisha by calling them lawless are working against the state.”
In Naveen vs Modi, BJD targets west Odisha, wields schemes, new faces
April 05, 2019 12:13 am
For Patnaik’s Biju Janata Dal (BJD), looking at a fifth shot at power, it’s a fierce fight to protect its citadel against the BJP, that is pushing aggressively to increase its footprint. The Congress, which had dominated Odisha for decades, is, meanwhile, is in a desperate bid to remain relevant.
Yet another BJD MP and MLA resign from BJD
March 20, 2019 6:04 pm
Kandhamal MP Pratyusha Rajeswari Singh and Dasapalla MLA Purna Chandra Nayak Wednesday resigned from the primary membership of BJD alleging "neglect", party sources said.
BJD likely to skip 'united opposition rally' in Kolkata
January 18, 2019 8:52 pm
The mega rally is being organised by TMC president and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday to show opposition unity ahead of the crucial general election this year.
Student leader Debashish Marandi joins BJD
May 19, 2017 5:38 pm
Patnaik said the doctor belonging to the tribal community, will be a tremendous asset particularly in Mayurbhanj district.
Naveen declares BJD first list, former India hockey captain Dilip Tirkey to fight from Sundargarh
March 13, 2014 1:54 am
Dilip Tirkey who in 2012 was made Rajya Sabha MP on a BJD ticket, would now contest from Sundargarh Lok Sabha seat.
Naveen may take oath on Friday
May 20, 2009 2:51 am
Biju Janata Dal chief Naveen Patnaik is all set to begin his third term as Chief Minister of Orissa after his party MLAs formally re-elected....
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