Biju Janata Dal
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TheĀ Biju Janata Dal is an IndianĀ regional political partyĀ with significant influence in theĀ state of Odisha. It was founded by the former minister of mines and minerals of the Republic of IndiaĀ Naveen PatnaikĀ on 26 December 1997 as a breakaway faction from theĀ Janata Dal. The BJD is led by its founder as president of the party. The headquarters of the party is located in Forest Park, Bhubaneswar.
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I will try my best to wrest Puri assembly seat from BJP: BJD nominee Sunil MohantySunil Mohanty, son of BJD heavyweight, debuts in Puri politics. Aiming to continue Naveen Patnaik's work, focus on tourism, and boost infrastructure development for the constituency.IndiaTimes - Published | |
BJD moves EC against BJP leader Sambit Patra for distributing clocks with party symbolBJD accuses Sambit Patra of distributing clocks with BJP symbol, lotus, and his photo. Delegation led by Sulata Deo submits petition to EC for model code violation. Odisha BJP leader criticizes BJD for..IndiaTimes - Published | |
BJD moves EC accusing BJP leaders of defaming women workersThe Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Thursday filed a complaint with the Election Commission (EC), alleging that BJP leaders and candidates have been defaming and harassing women ASHA, anganwadi, and Mission..IndiaTimes - Published | BJD fields BJP turncoat Lekhasri from Balasore Lok Sabha seatIndiaTimes - Published |
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Former BJD MLA Priyadarshi Mishra quits party, likely to join BJPIndiaTimes - Published | 3-time ex-Congress MLA Surendra Bhoi joins BJD in OdishaFormer Congress MLA Surendra Singh Bhoi joined BJD and may contest for Balangir Lok Sabha seat against BJP's Sangeeta Singhdeo. He praised CM Naveen Patnaik's leadership.IndiaTimes - Published |
Lok Sabha elections: Former BJD MPs Bhartruhari Mahtab, Sidhant Mohapatra join BJPIndiaTimes - Published | BJD list out: CM to contest for 6th term; Birla ex-exec for Lok SabhaOdisha CM Naveen Patnaik to seek a sixth term from Hinjili, BJD unveils candidates for 15 Lok Sabha and 72 assembly seats for upcoming polls in four phases between May 13 and June 1. Notable candidates..IndiaTimes - Published |
No tie-up, BJP & BJD to contest polls separately"Our concerns are on issues relating to pride, dignity and welfare of (Odiya) people. We are unable to agree with the state govt," state BJP chief Manmohan Samal posted, putting an end to seat-sharing..IndiaTimes - Published | 'We have concerns ... ': Odisha BJP chief rules out alliance with Naveen Patnaik's BJDIndiaTimes - Published |
BJD mined Rs 340 crore from Aditya Birla Group, Jindal coOdisha's Naveen Patnaik-led BJD received Rs 944 crore in donations via bonds, with contributions from various companies including Aditya Birla Group, Grasim Industries, and Jindal Stainless Ltd among..IndiaTimes - Published | No decision yet on BJP-BJD pact: Amit ShahAmit Shah's uncertain stance on BJP-BJD Odisha coalition, hopeful for BJP's success with people's support for Modi. Mention of government formation goal, discussions with Naveen Patnaik, V K Pandian's..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Not to win elections, but for ... ': What Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik's close aide said on BJD's possible alliance with BJPIndiaTimes - Published | Odisha: Race for convincing voters begins in Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituencyKalahandi, once known for poverty, is now a key part of Odisha's transformation. BJP and BJD both claim credit as the constituency heads to the polls. With BJP aiming to retain its hold, BJD is..IndiaTimes - Published |
Friends, foes or frenemies? BJP, BJD share complex tiesThe Biju Janata Dal on Wednesday announced its support for Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in the Rajya Sabha elections, putting the spotlight back on its convoluted and strange relationship with the..IndiaTimes - Published | Two BJD candidates file nomination for Rajya Sabha polls, suspense over third seatDebashish Samantray and Subhasish Kuntia on Tuesday officially submitted their nomination papers as candidates of the ruling BJD for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Odisha on February 27. In the..IndiaTimes - Published |
BJP leader's plea against BJD for using symbol to promote welfare schemes declinedThe Delhi high court rejected BJP leader Jatin Mohanty's petition, wherein he sought action against the Biju Janata Dal government in Odisha for utilizing its party symbol, the 'conch,' in the..IndiaTimes - Published | YouTuber in centre of BJD-opposition spat over temple videoMumbai-born YouTuber Kamiya Jani finds herself in a growing row between Odisha's BJD and opposition parties over her video conversation with BJD functionary VK Pandian on the Jagannath heritage..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Who is VK Pandian, the ex-IAS officer who has joined BJD in presence of Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik?A close aide of CM Naveen Patnaik for over a decade, Pandian was given the rank of a Cabinet minister in the state government, after his voluntary retirement as an IAS officer.DNA - Published | Trusted Patnaik secretary Pandian takes voluntary retirement, big role in BJD likelyVK Pandian, a trusted secretary and IAS officer to Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, has taken voluntary retirement, fueling speculation about his entry into politics. Pandian, who has been in the..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Naveen Patnaik siding with fascism, BJD unofficially with BJP: TMCIndiaTimes - Published | BJD to attend inauguration of new Parliament buildingThe Naveen Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday said its MPs will attend the inauguration of the new building of Parliament on Sunday. The BJD announcement came shortly after 19 opposition..IndiaTimes - Published |
Jagan, Naveen crucial for govt to get Delhi services bill past Rajya SabhaDelhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has called upon opposition parties to block in Rajya Sabha the bill to replace the ordinance promulgated on Friday to neutralise the Supreme Court verdict that gave..IndiaTimes - Published | Odisha Jharsuguda Assembly Bypoll Result: BJD's Dipali Das leads, BJP's Tankadhar Tripathy trailsA total of 79.21 per cent of 2.21 lakh voters exercised their franchise in the bypoll held on May 10.DNA - Published |
