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Naveen Patnaik re-elected as BJD President for ninth straight term

Bhubaneswar, April 19: Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has been unanimously re-elected as the President of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) for a record ninth consecutive term. The announcement was made at the party headquarters, Sankha Bhawan, on Saturday.

Naveen Patnaik files nomination for BJD's president position for 9th time

Bhubaneswar, April 17: Odisha Leader of the Opposition and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik filed his nomination papers for the post of the president of Biju Janata Dal at the party's headquarters (Sankha Bhawan) on Thursday.

Naveen Patnaik files nomination for BJD president post

Bhubaneswar, April 17: Former Odisha Chief Minister and BJD chief Naveen Patnaik on Thursday filed the nomination for the post of the Biju Janata Dal president. The nomination was filed in the presence of senior party leaders and State Returning Officer (SRO) Pratap Deb at Sankha Bhawan in Bhubaneswar.

Ex-Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik demands action against attack on BJD legislator

Bhubaneswar, April 13: Following the attack on former Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Pranab Balabantaray in Odisha's Jajpur district, the Leader of Opposition and party President Naveen Patnaik, on Sunday, raised questions over the law and order situation in the state, urging the BJP-led state government to take stringent action against the persons involved in the incidents of political violence.

Rift in BJD: Former MLA slams Naveen Patnaik

Bhubaneswar, April 10: A day after Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik's statement regarding the suspension of former MLA Pravata Tripathy from the party, the senior BJD leader on Thursday countered his claim, saying that the suspension order against him had been revoked by the party in 2017.

Internal rift in BJD: Naveen Patnaik finally breaks silence on the issue

Bhubaneswar, April 9: Amid the fierce internal conflict in the opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) over the sudden shift in party's stance on the Waqf (Amendment) bill, 2025 (now an Act following presidential assent) and on the role played by former bureaucrat V.K. Pandian regarding party's U-turn, BJD president and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday finally broke his silence and cautioned the leaders against criticising Pandian.

VK Pandian left party more than 10 months ago, should not be blamed for anything: Naveen Patnaik

Bhubaneswar, April 9: Noting that VK Pandian has done a lot of good work for the state and the party, former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has said that the former bureaucrat-turned-politician left the BJD over 10 months back and should not be blamed for anything.

BJD holds discussion to resolve internal rift over 'U-turn' on Waqf Bill

Bhubaneswar, April 8: Amidst the fierce internal strife in Biju Janata Dal (BJD) following the party’s U-turn on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the Rajya Sabha, senior party leaders on Tuesday met BJD president and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at the latter’s residence reportedly to resolve the crisis.

BJD's change of stance on Waqf (Amendment) Bill sparks debate in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, April 4: The Biju Janata Dal's change of stance on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill at the last moment has sparked a heated political debate in Odisha, with the state's Congress unit alleging that 'the alliance between BJD and BJP is still intact'.

BJD celebrates Odisha Day at Sankha Bhavan

Bhubaneswar, April 1: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday celebrated Odisha Day in a grand way at its state headquarters, Shankha Bhavan.

Naveen Patnaik attends iftar party in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, March 29: Former Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief Naveen Patnaik on Saturday attended an iftar party organised by the party's minority wing.

Odisha govt silent as 20,000 women go missing in 8 months, alleges Pawan Khera

Bhubaneswar, March 28: Congress leader Pawan Khera on Friday raised serious concerns over the alleged rising number of missing women and young girls in Odisha, alleging government inaction and suppression of protests.

Two more Congress MLAs suspended in Odisha Assembly, ruckus outside House

Bhubaneswar, March 26: The Speaker of Odisha Assembly, Surama Padhy, on Wednesday suspended two more Congress legislators for seven days for creating an unruly scene inside the House.

Chaos in Odisha Assembly as all 14 Congress MLAs suspended; party clashes with police

Bhubaneswar, March 26: Following the suspension 12 Congress MLAs from the Odisha Legislative Assembly, 2 more party MLAs have been suspended on Wednesday, leaving the party without a representative in the assembly till the suspensions are lifted.

Oppn protest over women safety, caste census rock Odisha Assembly

Bhubaneswar, March 25: The Odisha Assembly witnessed massive disruptions again on Tuesday, as legislators from the opposition parties, Biju Janata Dal and Congress, continued to hold noisy protests in the House over "rising" crime against women, caste census and reservation for the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST).

Important meeting to ensure democratic representation: Naveen Patnaik urges fair delimitation process in all party meet

Chennai, March 22: At the recent meeting on delimitation, former Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief Naveen Patnaik voiced strong concerns about the potential unfairness of population-based delimitation.

BJD MP Sasmit Patra urges MHA to launch spl initiatives for modernisation, welfare of CAPFs

Bhubaneswar, March 21: Senior Biju Janata Dal leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra on Friday advocated the launching of special initiatives for the modernisation and welfare of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in the country.

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 Oppn creates pandemonium in Assembly over different issues

Bhubaneswar, March 10: The Odisha Assembly on Monday witnessed a huge ruckus by the opposition Biju Janata Dal and Indian National Congress members over different issues.

Senior BJD leader Ananta Das passes away

Bhubaneswar, March 9: Veteran Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and former Minister Ananta Das passed away in Bhubaneshwar on Sunday. He was 85

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.

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.

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.

Biju Patnaik's birth anniversary no longer be celebrated as Panchayati Raj Diwas in Odisha: Govt

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