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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.

Akhilesh Yadav visits Odisha, advocates for rule of social justice

Bhubaneswar, April 16: The Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday visited Odisha and held discussions with senior Congress leader Srikant Jena over a range of issues, especially the escalation of efforts towards achieving the rule of social justice in the state.

Odisha: BJP condemns burning of Biju Patnaik statue in Balangir

Bhubaneswar, April 15: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday condemned the burning of Biju Patnaik's statue at Block Chowk of Patnagarh in Balangir district.

Odisha: Miscreant set ablaze Biju Patnaik's statue; CM Majhi condemns the incident

Bhubaneswar, April 15: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday strongly condemned the incident of setting ablaze former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik’s statue in Patnagarh area of Balangir district.

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.

Union Minister JP Nadda inaugurates three-day training camp for BJP MLAs and MPs in Puri with CM Mohan Manjhi

Puri, April 12: Union Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda on Saturday inaugurated a three-day training camp for BJP MLAs and MPs along with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Manjhi at Swaminarayan main temple in Puri.

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.

Sonia needs to decide if she should return as Cong president: Odisha stalwart R.C. Khuntia

Bhubaneswar, April 7: Hailing Sonia Gandhi's tenure as Congress president, former MP and Odisha leader R.C. Khuntia on Monday praised her coordination skills but said the call on her return as party chief will have to be taken by her and other decision makers in the party.

BJP has turned into a movement: Odisha CM on foundation day

Bhubaneswar, April 6: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday extended greetings on the 46th foundation day of the ruling BJP, saying that the party has turned into a movement across the country.

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'.

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.

Cong begins protest rally in Bhubaneswar over 'rising' crime against women

Bhubaneswar, March 27: Amidst heavy security arrangements and barricading on the roads connecting to the Odisha Assembly, hundreds of Congress workers and leaders on Thursday began their protest rally against alleged increase in the crime against women in the state.

This kind of hooliganism not acceptable, not expected: Odisha Minister lashes out at opposition for clashes outside Vidhan Sabha

Bhubaneswar, March 27: Odisha Minister Prithviraj Harichandan lashed out at the Opposition for the clashes outside the Odisha Vidhan Sabha and stated that this kind of hooliganism was not acceptable and unexpected.

PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Union Minister Jual Oram, praises his efforts for tribal welfare

New Delhi, March 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended warm birthday wishes to Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, Jual Oram, praising his dedicated work in empowering tribal communities across India.

Ex-minister Naba Das' family members meet Odisha CM, urge CBI probe into murder case

Bhubaneswar, March 19: Amid all the charges and counter-charges in connection with the murder case of former Health Minister Naba Kishore Das, the family members of the ex-health minister on Wednesday met Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan here and submitted a letter demanding CBI investigation in the murder case.

Odisha: Mortal remains of former Union Minister Debendra Pradhan taken for last rites in Puri

Puri, March 18: The mortal remains of former Union Minister Dr Debendra Pradhan were taken for last rites in Puri, Odisha, on Tuesday.

Debendra Pradhan's vision shaped party and inspired generations: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

New Delhi, March 17: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday expressed his profound condolences on the passing of former Union Minister Debendra Pradhan and said that his vision and leadership shaped the party and inspired generations.

Ex-Union Minister Debendra Pradhan passes away at 84

Bhubaneswar/New Delhi, March 17: Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Union Minister Dr Debendra Pradhan passed away at the official residence of his son and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in Delhi on Monday. He was 84.

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.

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

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan pays courtesy visit to Odisha Governor in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, March 7: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan paid a courtesy visit to Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati at Raj Bhavan in Bhubaneswar on Friday.

Odisha's CM residence gets new occupant after 25 years, Majhi moves in with family

Bhubaneswar, March 6: For the first time in nearly 25 years, the Chief Minister’s official residence in Bhubaneswar has a new occupant. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi moved into the CM residence on Thursday after performing the traditional ‘Gruha Pravesh’ rituals along with his family.

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.

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

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