Won't fight polls, will toil for BJD: Naveen Patnaik's aide VK Pandian
Saturday, 16 December 2023 VK Pandian, Naveen Patnaik's trusted aide, announced that he will not contest the 2024 Lok Sabha or assembly elections. He expressed his commitment to support Naveen Patnaik and the BJD in all 147 assembly seats. Pandian praised Naveen Patnaik's leadership and the opportunity to work closely with him. He emphasized his dedication to strengthening the party and helping the state's development. The BJD state executive also discussed pressing issues such as seeking special focus state status for Odisha, enhancement in coal royalty, and waiver of GST from kendu leaf.
In a historic political shift, four-time Keonjhar MLA Mohan Majhi has been selected as the Chief Minister of Odisha. Accompanying him in leadership roles, KV Singh Deo and Pravati Parida have been appointed as Deputy Chief Ministers. This announcement follows the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) landmark victory, where it secured a majority by winning 78 out of 147 seats in the recent state assembly elections. BJP’s win marks the end of 24-year rule of Naveen Patnaik as the Chief Minister Of the State.
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Days after the Odisha assembly election results, outgoing Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik clarified that BJD leader VK Pandian, despite his long association as Patnaik's private secretary and subsequent entry into politics, is not his chosen successor. Patnaik emphasised that the people of Odisha will ultimately decide on his successor. Patnaik acknowledged Pandian's contributions in various sectors but reiterated that Pandian had not held any official party position.
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Sambit Patra, BJP's Lok Sabha candidate in Odisha's Puri seat, sparked controversy by proclaiming "Lord Jagannath is Modi's devotee" after a rally with PM Modi. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik condemned the statement, calling it an insult to Lord Jagannath and Odia pride. Patra apologized, citing a "slip of the tongue" due to heat. The incident underscores the sensitivity of mixing religion and politics.
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Bhartruhari Mahtab, born in 1957 in Odisha, is a seven-time MP and the new pro-tem Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha. Son of Odisha's first CM, he's a politician, writer, and social contributor. Mahtab won the Cuttack seat six times with BJD before joining BJP in 2024. He won again on a BJP ticket. Mahtab has received the Outstanding Parliamentarian and Sansad Ratna awards. His appointment as pro-tem Speaker has sparked controversy due to his recent party switch.
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Explore the long-sealed Ratna Bhandar of Lord Jagannath temple in Puri, Odisha, reopened after nearly half a century. Delve into the treasure trove of gold, diamonds, and ancient artifacts dedicated to the deity. Discover the history behind Odisha's King Anangabhima Dev's lavish donations and the significance of this momentous occasion for devotees worldwide.
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