BJP’s Pradhan, seen as a potential CM, is set to defeat BJD heavyweight Pranab Prakash Das. Sambalpur seat falls in western Odisha, considered a BJP stronghold.
Patra’s accidental remark drew sharp criticism from Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, who called it an “insult” to the Lord. Patra clarified that it was a “slip of tongue”.
Suresh Routray, Bijoy Mohapatra & Chintamani Dyan Samantray are caught in tight spot because of their sons. Mohapatra runs risk of irking BJP unit in Odisha.
Patnaik is contesting Assembly elections from both Kantabanji and Hinjili seats. Assembly and Lok Sabha elections will be held simultaneously in Odisha in four phases.
While actors like Anubhav Mohanty & Akash Das Nayak have left to join BJP, some prominent faces remain in BJD camp. Analysts, however, feel stars have little influence on public opinion.
Union home minister held Odisha CM responsible for depriving the state of development and benefits of central schemes, accused him of lowering the dignity of Puri in the name of tourism.
In BJD-ruled state, people are making a clear distinction between voting Patnaik in Odisha & Narendra Modi for Lok Sabha. Continued thrust on welfare ensures his popularity.
Panda, BJP’s LS candidate from Kendrapara, says uncertainty over CM Naveen Patnaik’s successor is 'causing ruling BJD huge damage' & that BJP is eyeing 15-18 seats in Odisha.
I was surprised when Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lokesh and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan advocated for Hindi—at a time when states like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have been opposing its imposition.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.
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