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Making a shift from boardroom to the heat and dust of electoral battlefield

BJD leader Santrupt Misra, with a net worth of ₹461 crore, quit his high-profile job to embark on a political journey

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PM Modi, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik two sides of same coin: Jairam Ramesh

“Na-veen and Na-rendra are two sides of the same coin. Why is the PM lying about his party’s ‘relationship status’ with the BJD?” Mr. Ramesh said in a statement which he shared on X.

The Hindu

Odisha will create history in Lok Sabha, Assembly polls: PM Modi

PM Modi in Odisha: Accusing the BJD government headed by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik of being disconnected from the people, the PM claimed that a “deep emotional connect” has developed between him and the people of Odisha despite language differences.

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Odisha has developed deep emotional connect with BJP: PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi asserts deep emotional connection between Odisha people and BJP, predicts lotus bloom in State.

The Hindu

BJP strives to breach BJD fortress in Odisha first phase

BJP deploys top leaders to campaign in Odisha's Berhampur, aiming to penetrate BJD stronghold in upcoming elections.

The Hindu

Know Your Turncoats, Part 12: Phase 4 has 50 turncoats, 54% in BJP-led NDA

It’s a deluge of defectors. A record 50 turncoats will contest the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections across 96 constituencies on May 13 – the highest number in a single phase so far. And of these, at least 27, or 54 percent, are in the BJP-led National Democratic…

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In Sambalpur, BJD stands in way of Pradhan’s comeback

Sambalpur gears up for high-stakes electoral battle between BJP's Dharmendra Pradhan and BJD's Pranab Prakash Das.

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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

BJD, Congress leaders’ loot to be blamed for Odisha’s ‘rich State poor people’ syndrome: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi vows to make Odisha number one State, criticizes BJD government, urges people to vote for BJP

The Hindu

Congress replaces candidates in five Odisha Assembly constituencies

Congress changes candidates in Odisha, including Debashish Nayak for Bari Assembly seat, ahead of upcoming elections.

The Hindu

17 crorepatis candidates in race for four Lok Sabha seats in Odisha

Lok Sabha elections | 17 crorepatis among 37 candidates contesting Lok Sabha seats in Odisha; BJP, BJD candidates are among the wealthiest.

The Hindu

Sucharita Mohanty, Congress candidate for Puri LS seat, withdraws candidature citing party’s inability to fund her campaign

Congress candidate Sucharita Mohanty withdraws from Puri Lok Sabha race due to lack of funding and unfair candidate selection.

The Hindu

LS Polls: Election Commission orders immediate transfer of Odisha Mission Shakti Secretary Sujata

The ECI direction came in the wake of a petition before the Commission filed by BJP alleging that she has been allegedly working for the ruling BJD. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Naveen Patnaik, Dharmendra Pradhan file their nomination in Odisha

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik files nomination for Kantabanji Assembly seat; political heavyweights such as Dharmendra Pradhan also file nominations for upcoming elections.

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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.

The Hindu

Attempts underway to bring outsiders to helm in Odisha govt: Nadda

J P Nadda urges Odisha to end 24-year BJD rule, highlighting BJP's development initiatives and concerns about outsiders in government.

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.”

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Just 8% women candidates contested first two phases of Lok Sabha polls

Gender bias evident in Lok Sabha elections with only 8% women candidates, sparking calls for proactive gender inclusion in politics.

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Naveen Patnaik will be CM for sixth term: BJD leader Pradeep Majhi exudes confidence in party’s victory

Pradeep Majhi of BJD predicts Naveen Patnaik's victory in Odisha, praises 5T Chairman V. K. Pandian for development works.

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

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik kicks off BJD’s official campaign for Lok Sabha polls

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on April 24 exuded confidence of winning both Lok Sabha and Assembly elections as he kicked off the official campaign of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) from Hinjili, his longstanding assembly constituency.

The Hindu

Two women BJD leaders quit party ahead of Lok Sabha, Assembly polls in Odisha

Two prominent BJD women leaders — Simarani Nayak and Raseswari Panigrahi — resign ahead of elections due to ticket denial and candidate selection issues

Newslaundry

Agency action, BJP’s share: Here’s why Modi’s claims on electoral bonds don’t add up

If you’ve spent a few minutes on social media this week, you’ll probably know that Prime Minister Narendra Modi came out strongly in support of the controversial electoral bonds scheme. In an interview with ANI, he said it was a “success story”, an “honest and pure” attempt to maintain “transparency”…

The Hindu

Family ties prioritised in Biju Janata Dal’s nomination for women for Assembly seats in Odisha

Biju Janata Dal's nomination of 22 female candidates for Assembly elections highlights gender equality challenges in politics.

The Hindu

BJD, BJP exchange barbs over implementation of their flagship health schemes

BJD and BJP clash over health schemes in Odisha, with BSKY and Ayushman Bharat at the center.

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