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Rajya Sabha Chairman nominates four women parliamentarians to panel of vice-chairpersons

For 1st time, Rajya Sabha Chairman nominates 4 women to panel of vice-chairpersons, giving equal representation. S. Phangnon Konyak 1st woman from Nagaland to be elected. Other members: P.T. Usha, BJD's Sulata Deo, NCP's Fauzia Khan, L. Hanumanthiah, Trinamool's Sukendu Shekhar Ray, BJP's Ghanshyam Tewari.

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Opposition demands debate on Manipur

Opposition parties demand PM Modi to answer debate on Manipur ethnic violence. Government willing to discuss issues permitted under rules. BRS, IUML raise questions on UCC. Opposition seeks debate on inflation, govt likely to concede.

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11 parties with 91 MPs remain on fence as BJP, Congress sew up alliances

11 parties stay neutral in high-stakes upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. YSR Congress, BJD, BRS, BSP, AIMIM, TDP, SAD, AIUDF, JD(S), RLP & SAD(M) not part of either of the coalitions — INDIA or NDA

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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.

The Hindu

Are regional parties in India facing a succession problem?

A debate on where regional parties are headed

The Hindu

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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A bureaucrat has hijacked Odisha’s governance system, alleges BJP

“The BJD’s elected representatives have vanished from the scene. The MLAs and MPs of the ruling parties have become laughing stock”

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BJD will take part in inauguration of new Parliament building

Despite the massive furore over the exclusion of President Droupadi Murmu from the inauguration of the new Parliament Building on May 28, the Biju Janata Dal said it had decided to take part in the opening.

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Odisha: Three new ministers sworn into CM Naveen Patnaik's cabinet today

Former Odisha Speaker Bikram Keshari Arukha was among three new ministers who were on Monday sworn into the Odisha cabinet led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Naveen Patnaik inducts three more Ministers into Odisha Cabinet

Soon after their swearing-in ceremony, departments were allocated to the three MLAs, who had previously held different portfolios in the Patnaik government at different points of time in the past.

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BJD retains Jharsuguda assembly seat in bypoll in Odisha: Party leader says, 'People replied to BJP's drama by votes'

Biju Janta Dal (BJD) Vice President Debi Prasad Mishra on Saturday took a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party over the result of Jharsuguda assembly bypolls, saying people replied to BJP's "drama" over the death of late Health Minister Naba Kishor Das. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Daughter of slain Minister wins big in Odisha byelection

Dipali Das secured a total of 1,07,198 votes, while Tankadhar Tripathy bagged 58,477 votes. Congress candidate Tarun Pandey came third with 4,496 votes, the Election Commission official said.

The Hindu

Odisha: Counting of votes for Jharsuguda by-poll begins

Counting of votes for the by-election to Odisha’s Jharsuguda assembly seat on Saturday amid tight security arrangements. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Not joining any front now, says Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik

Two days after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar met Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik amidst speculations of strengthening opposition unity, Mr. Patnaik’s scheduled meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday indicated that chances of his party joining any national coalition were slim.

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Odisha bypolls | 68% votes cast in Jharsuguda bypoll

A total of 55.20% of the 2.21 lakh voters exercised their franchise till 3 p.m. on May 10 in Odisha’s Jharsuguda Assembly constituency, where a by-election is underway, an Election Commission official said.

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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik remains non-committal to joining any alliance

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar met his Odisha counterpart Naveen Patnaik, however both the CMs claimed that no discussion on any political alliance between their parties took place

The Hindu

BJP constitutes a four-member-MP team to probe into Sambalpur communal violence

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has constituted a committee comprising four Members of Parliament to probe into recent communal violence that had taken place in Odisha’s Sambalpur town.

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Counting For Bypolls 2022 Underway; BJP Leads In 3 Seats, TRS In Munugode

The counting for bypolls in seven constituencies that were held on November 3 is underway. Read more on Dynamite News:

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BJD Expels Dhamnagar Rebel Ahead Of By-Polls

In the midst of the election campaign for the Dhamnagar assembly by-poll, the ruling Biju Janata Dal Wednesday expelled former MLA Rajendra Das, from the party for "anti-party activities". Read more on Dynamite News:

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BJP, BJD bracing for a face-off in Odisha on September 29, 30

BJP president J. P. Nadda is scheduled for a two-day visit to the State

The Hindu

National parties collected ₹15,077 crore from unknown sources between FY 2004-05 and 2020-21: ADR report

The analysis was conducted on the basis of the parties' Income Tax Returns and donations statements filed with the Election Commission of India

The Hindu

Ramdas Athawale invites Naveen Patnaik-led BJD to formally join NDA

PM Modi might increase budgetary allocation for Odisha if Naveen Patnaik joins NDA, he says.

The Hindu

Odisha’s millet revival mission likely to benefit BJD

Intended at reviving millets in farms and on plates mostly in tribal areas, the ruling BJD is set to strengthen its base among tribals and women, riding on its success

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With BJP close on its heels, BJD turns its focus on tribes

Odisha CM to visit Mayurbhanj district to inaugurate irrigation projects

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