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Another setback for BJD as Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray quits, likely to join BJP

BJD Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray has resigned from the party. He cited systematic belittlement as the reason for his departure. This follows similar exits by other Rajya Sabha MPs. Samantaray expressed gratitude to party chief Naveen Patnaik for past opportunities. He is reportedly likely to join the BJP.

The Economic Times

BJP has plans to break BJD after elections: V.K. Pandian

BJD leader V.K. Pandian accuses BJP of aiming to break Biju Janata Dal in Odisha elections.

The Hindu

Election Commission orders transfer of Sujata Karthikeyan, wife of BJD leader V.K. Pandian, from Mission Shakti department

Bharatiya Janata Party urged Election Commission of India to relieve Sujata R. Karthikeyan Pandian, an IAS officer and wife of powerful Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader V.K. Pandian.

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I'm natural successor to Naveen Patnaik's great values, only BJP calls me 'outsider': Pandian

Naveen Patnaik’s closest associate V.K. Pandian has said he is a “natural successor” to all the great values of the Odisha chief minister

The Hindu

Patnaik grooming ‘outsider’ to takeover in Odisha: BJP

Addressing a public rally near Berhampur, Mr. Nadda said, “there is an attempt to install an outsider as leader. Stay cautious.”

The Hindu

Odisha BJP targets Pandian, slams BJD’s ‘misrule and misdeed’

Odisha BJP exposes corruption and misrule under BJD government, targeting CM's aide V.K. Pandian in detailed accusations.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls | Odisha’s Berhampur to witness a battle between two turncoats

Battle between turncoats in Berhampur Lok Sabha elections, BJD vs BJP, with Congress nominee also in fray.

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Odisha police book three RTI activists in connection for ‘fake news’

Commissionerate Police for Bhubaneswar-Cuttack has filed case against three Right To Information activists

The Hindu

Rumours, lies worst part of politics: CM Patnaik as suspense over BJD-BJP poll alliance continues

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik calls "rumour" and "lies" the worst part of politics amid alliance speculations with BJP.

The Hindu

In Odisha, are the BJP and the BJD foes or frenemies?

The BJP and the BJD have shared a strange relationship in Odisha for about 15 years.

The Hindu

Patnaik govt. extends food security scheme till 2028, to cover 3,14,923 families

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik extends SFSS till 2028; V.K. Pandian clarifies he won't contest elections.

The Hindu

V.K. Pandian, close aide of Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, won’t contest elections in 2024: BJD

V.K. Pandian, close aide of Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, clarifies he won't contest elections; BJD to launch campaign to reach out to people with message of development.

The Hindu

Stirred by BJP’s Hindi heartland wins, Biju Janata Dal starts fortifying its base in Odisha

BJD strategises for 6th consecutive win in Odisha Assembly polls; BJP hopes for ripple effect from central Indian State wins; CM Patnaik to tour districts, unveil projects; BJD must tackle factionalism, cadre expectations. #BJD strategising for 6th consecutive win in Odisha Assembly polls; BJP hopes for ripple effect; CM Patnaik…

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V.K. Pandian, former IAS officer and close aide of Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, formally joins BJD

V.K. Pandian, former private sec. to Odisha CM, joins BJD. CM Naveen Patnaik said Pandian will work towards his vision for Odisha's dev. Pandian was 5T Sec. & oversaw projects such as Srimandir Parikrama & Mo Sarkar. He is expected to play a key role in BJD's 6th term in…

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Former bureaucrat V K Pandian joins BJD in presence of Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik

Former Bureaucrat V K Pandian today officially joined the Biju Janata Dal at the Naveen Nivas in the presence of party supremo and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Ambitious periphery redevelopment of famous Jagannath Temple in Puri to be unveiled in January 2024

The SMPP project is one component of a massive ₹4,224.22 crore project which seeks to transform Puri into a World Heritage City

The Hindu

V.K. Pandian | Power player

At dawn, senior bureaucrats, including the Chief Secretary, in tracksuits, briskly converge at project sites to review progress and set completion targets — a distinctive routine during past years in Odisha. As the project executors stand ready with their briefings, all eyes fall on an IAS officer positioned at the…

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Morning Digest | NCERT reading material on Chandrayaan draws ire for ‘mixing science with mythology’; Bhutan, China want deal on boundaries ‘soon’, and more

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Day after quitting IAS, Odisha Chief Minister’s aide V.K. Pandian takes up key roles

Odisha politics, dominated by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, is set for an exciting and raucous phase as the CM’s long-time private secretary V.K. Pandian was appointed as the Chairman of 5T Initiative and Nabin Odisha.

The Hindu

Soumya Ranjan Patnaik removed from BJD’s vice president post

BJD removes Soumya Ranjan Patnaik, a ruling party MLA and editor of Sambad, from VP post following criticism of state-wide tour by CM's secretary. Patnaik had raised concerns about the tour and alleged it was akin to political meetings. BJD leadership concerned as criticism had fueled anti-incumbency. Patnaik said sacking…

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Opposition parties in Odisha enter poll mode as BJD lays groundwork for Assembly election

BJD laying roadmap for strengthening party organisation, sparking buzz of early polls. BJP & Congress entering poll mode, BJD taking out padayatra & identifying beneficiaries of govt schemes. Govt distributing land records & giving fillip to Mission Shakti. BJP attacking govt policies & preparing 108-point 'chargesheet'. Congress starting door-to-door campaign…

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Odisha announces plan to rehabilitate those displaced by construction of the Hirakud dam

The Odisha government on Saturday announced a plan for giving land rights to 1,749 families in Jharsuguda district, who had lost their land amid the construction of the Hirakud dam over the Mahanadi River in the 1950s. Record of rights will reportedly be given on 3,231 acres of land to…

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Naveen Patnaik announces projects eyeing western Odisha development ahead of polls

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik announces 2,000 meeting halls in western Odisha as part of 5T initiative. Part of 'Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha' scheme, it is intended to augment rural infrastructure, promote Jagannath culture and tradition.

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V.K. Pandian, Odisha’s influential bureaucrat

In Odisha, Naveen Patnaik's most trusted bureaucrat has become the target of the Opposition as well as sections of the BJD

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