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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

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Congress replaces candidates in five Odisha Assembly constituencies

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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.

The Hindu

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.

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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.

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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

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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.

The Hindu

Veteran Odisha Congress leader Suresh Routray expelled from party

Veteran Odisha Congress leader Suresh Kumar Routray expelled for supporting son's BJD candidature, facing six-year party ban.

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BJD’s announces final list of candidates; last Lok Sabha ticket goes to latest defector from BJP

BJD announces candidates for assembly and Lok Sabha seats, including former BJP member Lekhashree Samantsinghar for Balasore.

The Hindu

Dilemma of two fathers in Odisha politics; a curious case of cross-party backing for sons’ electoral debut

Veteran Congress MLA denies campaigning for other parties; BJP leader strategizes for son's election debut in Odisha.

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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.

The Hindu

BJD accuses the BJP of misusing ECI platform to issue threats to government officers

BJD accuses BJP of misusing ECI platform to threaten government officials in Odisha during 2024 elections.

The Hindu

BJP Odisha vice-president Lekhasri Samantasinghar resigns from party, joins BJD

Lekhasri Samantasinghar resigned from the saffron party and joined the Biju Janata Dal (BJD)

The Hindu

Odisha BJP leader Raghunath Mohanty resigns from party, may return to BJD

BJP leader Raghunath Mohanty resigned from the party fuelling speculation about his return to ruling BJD.

The Hindu

Biju Janata Dal allocates 25% of Lok Sabha seats to party hoppers

Bhubaneswar political landscape shifts as BJD swiftly nominates new candidates, including former opposition members, for upcoming elections.

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