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Systemic conspiracy to eliminate Biju Patnaik's rich legacy: BJD's Sasmit Patra slams BJP
New Delhi, March 11: Biju Janata Dal MP Sasmit Patra came out heavily against the Bharatiya Janata Party in Odisha, accusing it of indulging in a "systematic conspiracy" to eliminate the "rich legacy" of former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik from the state.
Odisha Assembly witnesses ruckus over women safety, disrespect to Biju Patnaik
Bhubaneswar, March 7: The first day of the second phase of the budget session on Friday witnessed aggressive protests by the legislators of opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Congress over disrespect to former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik and rising incidents of violence against women in Odisha.
Uproar in Odisha Assembly as Oppn protests on multiple issues
Bhubaneswar, March 7: The second phase of the budget session of Odisha Assembly commenced on Friday amidst a huge ruckus by the opposition Biju Janata Dal and Congress members.
Naveen Patnaik accuses Odisha govt of trying to erase Biju Babu's glorious legacy
Bhubaneswar, March 5: Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday made a blistering attack on the BJP-led state government accusing it of trying to erase the legacy of legendary Biju Patnaik, fondly known as Biju Babu.
Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik paid tribute to Biju Patnaik on his 109th birth anniversary
Bhubaneswar, March 5: Former Odisha CM and State LoP Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday paid tribute to former CM and his father, Biju Patnaik, on his birth anniversary in Bhubaneswar. BJD celebrated the 109th birth anniversary of Biju Patnaik in the party office in Sankha Bhawan.
PM Modi pays tribute to Biju Patnaik on his 109th birth anniversary
Bhubaneswar, March 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid homage to former Odisha Chief Minister Bijayananda Patnaik, fondly known as Biju Babu, on his 109th birth anniversary.
Congress alleges disrespect to Biju Patnaik after Odisha govt changes Panchayati Raj Day date
Bhubaneswar, March 5: Congress has criticised the Odisha government after it announced to change the date of Panchayati Raj Day from March 5 to April 24.
Odisha CM invites LoP Naveen Patnaik to join Biju Patnaik's birth anniversary celebrations
Bhubaneswar, March 4: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has invited the Leader of Opposition, Naveen Patnaik, to join the state-level celebrations marking the birth anniversary of legendary leader Biju Patnaik, scheduled to take place at Jayadev Bhavan in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday.
BJD to hold protest on March 6 against BJP govt's decision to observe Panchayati Raj Diwas on April 24
Bhubaneswar, March 4: Amidst the controversy over the rescheduling of celebration of Panchayati Raj Divas by the Odisha government, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday announced to hold state-wide protests across the state on March 6 against the government's decision.
BJD, BJP spar over moving Panchayati Raj Diwas to April 24 from March 5
Bhubaneswar, March 4: Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Chief Minister Mohan Majhi-led Odisha government, accusing it of disrespecting former Chief Minister late Biju Patnaik by deciding to observe Panchayati Raj Diwas on April 24 instead of March 5, the birth anniversary of the legendary leader.
Odisha to celebrate Panchayati Raj Diwas on April 24
Bhubaneswar, March 3: The Odisha government announced on Monday that the annual Panchayati Raj Diwas will now be celebrated in the state on April 24, instead of March 5, which marks the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik.
Biju Patnaik's birth anniversary no longer be celebrated as Panchayati Raj Diwas in Odisha: Govt
Bhubaneswar, March 4: The Odisha government will celebrate the Panchayati Raj Diwas on April 24 instead of observing the same on March 5, the birth anniversary of former chief minister Biju Patnaik, according to an official statement.
BJD expresses displeasure over Odisha govt's indifference towards observing Panchayati Raj Diwas
Bhubaneswar, March 3: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday demanded immediate intervention of the state government for the observance of Panchayati Raj Diwas on March 5, the birth anniversary of former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik.