Naveen Patnaik’s Aide Amid BJP-BJD Alliance Buzz
Bhubaneswar: The BJP and BJD do not need each other to win elections, but some things are beyond politics and the two leaders — PM Narendra Modi and CM Naveen…
Naveen Patnaik On Worst Thing In Politics Amid BJP-BJD Alliance Talks
“Sir, rajanitire sabutu kharap jinisa kan (what is the worst thing in politics)?” Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister and BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Saturday said “rumour” and “lies” are the…
Talks With Naveen Patnaik’s Party Stall, BJP Eyes Solo Contest In Odisha
According to sources, the alliance talks hit hurdles primarily over seat-sharing ratios. New Delhi: The much-anticipated pre-poll alliance and seat-sharing talks between Odisha’s ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and the…
Naveen Patnaik’s BJD Hints At Pact With BJP, 15 Years After Quitting NDA
The BJP-BJD alliance collapsed in 2009 following failed seat-sharing talks. New Delhi: The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha has hinted at a potential alliance with the Bharatiya Janata…
Bill Gates Arrives In Odisha, To Meet Naveen Patnaik, Attend Various Programmes
File photo Bhubaneswar: Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates arrived in the Odisha capital on Tuesday night and is scheduled to attend several programmes on Wednesday, including one with a…
Naveen Patnaik’s Jagannath Temple Gambit Amid Ram Temple Build-Up
The Odisha government has invested over Rs 4,000 crore for the project. New Delhi: In the heart of Odisha, a religious and political spectacle is unfolding, orchestrated with precision by…
Naveen Patnaik’s party to attend inauguration of new parliament by PM Narendra Modi amid boycott by opposition
The BJD said, “Constitutional institutions should be above any issue that might affect their sanctity”. New Delhi: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s Biju Janata Dal said it will participate in…
Double Engine Doesn’t Matter, Good Governance Wins: Naveen Patnaik
Naveen Patnaik’s comment came two days after his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Bhubaneswar: BJD president and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Saturday made a veiled attack on the…
Naveen Patnaik Says His BJD Won’t Align With Opposition Parties
Naveen Patnaik met Prime Minister Narendra Modi today New Delhi: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today nixed the possibility of working with the opposition for the 2024 national election, declaring…
Naveen Patnaik On Meet With Nitish Kumar
Nitish Kumar reportedly emphasised personal relations and asked Mr Patnaik not to worry about politics. Bhubaneswar: On a mission to unite like-minded opposition parties to cobble up a grand opposition…