Sujit Bisoyi is a Special Correspondent for The Indian Express. Based in Bhubaneswar, he provides in-depth reporting and analysis on the state’s governance, policy shifts, and the human stories that define the region's evolving narrative....Read More
Sujit Bisoyi is a Special Correspondent for The Indian Express. Based in Bhubaneswar, he provides in-depth reporting and analysis on the state’s governance, policy shifts, and the human stories that define the region's evolving narrative.
Expertise and ExperienceRegional Political Authority: His coverage spans the long-standing tenure and eventual transition of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leadership under Naveen Patnaik to the current BJP-led administration. He is particularly noted for his "Decode Politics" and "Explained" series.
Conflict & Social Justice Beat: He provides critical, ground-level reporting on sensitive regional issues, including:
Tribal & Community Tensions: Authoritative coverage of ethnic clashes, such as those in Malkangiri between tribal groups and settlers, and their historical roots.
Internal Security: Monitoring the legal proceedings and special courts dedicated to high-profile cases involving Maoist leadership.
Social Advocacy: Investigative reporting on crimes against women, student welfare issues in institutional hostels, and the socio-economic struggles of marginalized communities.
May 30, 2024 14:27 IST
According to locals, the incident occurred when sparks from exploded crackers spread to a pile of...
Fri, May 31, 2024
May 29, 2024 19:11 IST
BJD leaders admit to BJP’s rise but hope traditional voters and party’s groundwork will help it...
Thu, May 30, 2024
May 29, 2024 15:56 IST
Speaking in Odisha, Modi says many people close to the CM have expressed concerns about how rapidly...
Fri, May 31, 2024
May 29, 2024 07:06 IST
Another IPS officer, previously transferred and now on medical leave, told to appear before special...
Wed, May 29, 2024
May 28, 2024 20:52 IST
Amit Shah asks whether state should be run by ‘Tamil babu’, ex-bureaucrat says his party has...
Wed, May 29, 2024
May 27, 2024 20:22 IST
The BJP faces tough task of repeating its 2019 performance in the tribal-dominated district in...
Tue, May 28, 2024
May 25, 2024 21:04 IST
MLA candidate Prasanta Jagadev, who has been detained, has made news for unruly behaviour in the...
Sat, May 25, 2024
May 25, 2024 08:42 IST
After a 24-year run, Naveen Patnaik is showing signs of slowing down, leaving the BJD with few...
Sat, May 25, 2024
May 24, 2024 08:00 IST
With BJD changing party nominee to address anti-incumbency, BJP is banking on its candidate's work...
Fri, May 24, 2024
May 24, 2024 07:00 IST
He said none of his friends in BJD could meet Naveen Patnaik alone in the past 10 years....
Fri, May 24, 2024
May 23, 2024 11:30 IST
Pradhan has been in preparation for a year, with BJP heavyweights pitching in. As party uses...
Fri, May 24, 2024
May 22, 2024 19:16 IST
As the ruling BJD announces a pension for women associated with its highly successful SHG network,...
Thu, May 23, 2024
May 21, 2024 18:25 IST
In 2019, party got less than 10% votes in six Lok Sabha seats, less than 20% vote share in another...
Tue, May 21, 2024
May 21, 2024 12:31 IST
“I said that Jagannath Modinka Bhakta (Lord Jagannaath is Modi’s bhakt). It’s a grave...
Tue, May 21, 2024
May 20, 2024 21:20 IST
Odisha CM lashes out at Sambit Patra and party: ‘Has hurt sentiments, demeaned faith of crores...
Tue, May 21, 2024
May 20, 2024 14:29 IST
Addressing a rally at Angul, in his third visit to Odisha in a fortnight, Modi said, “The farmers...
Mon, May 20, 2024
May 20, 2024 10:34 IST
For 6 yrs now, keys to the inner chamber of the temple's Ratna Bhandar, or treasure trove, are...
Tue, May 21, 2024
May 19, 2024 10:00 IST
While BJD has never won Sundargarh seat, BJP veteran Oram has won it five times since 1998, beating...
Sun, May 19, 2024
May 17, 2024 20:07 IST
Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo lost in 2019 from Patnagarh Assembly seat after holding it for 24 years due...
Sat, May 18, 2024
May 16, 2024 19:02 IST
Voters in Hinjili, CM's seat since 2000, agree he is “a good man”, but add “he could not set...
Fri, May 17, 2024
May 16, 2024 12:24 IST
Sources say some of the injured recently switched over from ruling BJD to BJP expressing...
Fri, May 17, 2024
May 13, 2024 21:38 IST
Ganjam SP Jagmohan Meena said police would take action regarding the arrests after an FIR is...
Mon, May 13, 2024
May 13, 2024 07:27 IST
“The central leadership did not send any senior leader to campaign in Koraput. Rahul Gandhi was...
Mon, May 13, 2024
May 11, 2024 17:53 IST
With Patnaik’s popularity remaining high, BJP is raking up ‘Odia asmita’ in its canvassing,...
Sun, May 12, 2024
May 11, 2024 14:34 IST
PM Modi promises to restore sanctity of Ratna Bhandar of Puri temple after BJP govt is formed in...
Sun, May 12, 2024