Biju Janata Dal

Odisha: MP Mamata Mohanta Resigns from BJD and Rajya Sabha

31 Jul 2024

In an unexpected turn of events, Mamata Mohanta, a prominent leader of the Kudumi community in Odisha, has resigned from the Rajya Sabha and the Biju Janata Dal (BJD). Taking to her social media handle, Mohanta tweeted, “I sincerely express my gratitude for giving me an opportunity to serve the...

BJD unveils 1 candidate for LS elections, 9 for Odisha assembly polls

11 Apr 2024

Odisha Chief Minister and leader of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Naveen Patnaik, revealed the fourth roster comprising nine candidates for the upcoming Odisha Assembly polls and one candidate for the Lok Sabha elections. According to sources within the BJD party, Lekhasri Samantasinghar has been nominated to contest from the...

BJD unveils 38-member manifesto committee ahead of LS polls

10 Apr 2024

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) revealed a 38-member manifesto committee on Wednesday for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. This committee will engage with diverse sectors of society, spanning various regions and age groups, to draft the party's manifesto. Chandrashekhar Sahu, the Vice-President of BJD and MP for Berhampur, has been named as...

Odisha: Surendra Singh Bhoi quits Congress, joins Biju Janata Dal

29 Mar 2024

Surendra Singh Bhoi, formerly the district Congress Committee (DCC) president of Balangir district, switched allegiance to the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) ahead of the Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha polls. Bhoi formally joined the BJD at Sankha Bhawan after resigning from his positions within the Congress, including his primary membership...

15 Years After Leaving The NDA, Naveen Patnaik’s BJD Indicates Reunion

07 Mar 2024

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha has hinted at the possibility of forming an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. On Wednesday, leaders of the BJD held an extensive session at Naveen Niwas, the official residence of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik....

Congress calls for Odisha Secretariat Gherao on February 26

24 Feb 2024

After accusing the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) government of corruption and misrule, the Congress has announced plans for an 'Odisha Secretariat Gherao' on February 26. Speaking at a press conference at Congress Bhawan, PCC President Sarat Patnaik criticized the BJD government, stating, "The BJD government has betrayed the people of...