Organisational infrastructure was limited in 2019 but today the party boasts of 1,005 mandals for 147 assembly constituencies, says state BJP leader Sajjan Sharma.
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.
The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.
If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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