Sudden Resignation Shakes Odisha Politics In a dramatic development in Odisha’s political landscape, Mamata Mahanta, a key Rajya Sabha member and influential leader of the Kudumi community, has resigned from both her position in the Rajya Sabha and the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) party. Elected unopposed to the Upper House in March 2020, Mahanta’s resignation…
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is taking a stand against the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in the Rajya Sabha. After a significant defeat in recent elections, where the party failed to secure any Lok Sabha seats for the first time, the Rajya Sabha remains its only stronghold. A political analyst noted that…
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has taken a significant step in Odisha politics by forming a ‘shadow cabinet.’ This move aims to closely monitor the activities of various government departments under the BJP regime. The initiative, announced by BJD president and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik, involves 50 MLAs who have been assigned specific…
Following a significant loss in the 2024 Odisha Assembly Elections, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has restructured its leadership by appointing five new national spokespersons. Announced by BJD president Naveen Patnaik, the new spokespersons are Santrupt Mishra, Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, Amar Patnaik, Sasmit Patra, and Pradeep Kumar Majhi. Santrupt Mishra will also serve as…
The Mahanadi water dispute has resurfaced as a contentious issue in Odisha, triggering a heated exchange between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD). At the heart of the dispute lies allegations and counter-allegations regarding past governance and current responsibilities in addressing the water rights of Odisha. BJP Criticism…
