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Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan races ahead in Odisha’s Sambalpur by over 81,000 votes

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.

‘Exaggerations of all sorts’ — Naveen Patnaik rules out close aide VK Pandian as his ‘successor’

Pandian was private secretary to Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik for over a decade and is chief strategist and star campaigner for BJD this poll season.

Sambit Patra’s ‘slip of tongue’ lands Lord Jagannath on list of ‘Modi Bhakts’, BJP in the soup

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”.

Brothers turn rivals, fathers face flak for canvassing for sons — polls take toll on 3 Odisha families

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.

Modi says Patnaik nearing ‘expiry date’, promises BJP CM who will be ‘Odisha ka beta ya Odisha ki beti’

Prime minister starts his campaign in Odisha from CM Naveen Patnaik's constituency, Berhampur, says BJD state govt will be thrown by June.

Odisha CM & BJD president Naveen Patnaik files nomination from Kantabanji Assembly seat

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.

How BJD’s losing some of its star power as Odia actors-turned-politicians flock to BJP ahead of polls

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.

Marking end of BJP-BJD bonhomie, Amit Shah tears into Naveen Patnaik — ‘You gave him 20 yrs, give us 5’

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.

Resentment against some BJD leaders, but no dent on Naveen babu’s image in Odisha. ‘He is like our God’

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.

‘Has outlived its shelf life’ — BJP’s Baijayant Panda on 25 years of BJD rule in Odisha

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.

On Camera

Wintrack vs Chennai Customs has unleashed middle class anger. And BJP must worry

It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.