Politics News Updates

The Football Association of Odisha (FAO) sees a political shift with BJP leader Samir Dey winning the president post uncontested, replacing BJD's Debashish Samantray. This comes amid broader changes in Odisha's sports landscape following a government change.

The BJD's defeat in the 2024 general elections is attributed to internal sabotage and complacency, says party leader Nrusingha Sahu.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared June 25 as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas' to commemorate the victims of the Emergency imposed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975. This day will honor those who suffered during the nearly two-year period of severe repression and underscore the importance of safeguarding democracy.

The Union Budget 2024-2025 aims to bolster the 'Viksit Bharat' vision for 2047 with a focus on job creation and economic growth. The government plans to enhance infrastructure, public welfare schemes, and fiscal measures. An Axis Securities report highlights the significant job growth from 2014-24 and anticipates continued support for rural challenges.

The BJP-led Odisha government, under Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, has initiated an IAS reshuffle, transferring influential officers from the previous BJD administration. Notable changes include new roles for G. Mathivathanan and R. Vineel Krishna.

Under scrutiny for misconduct, IAS Probationary Officer Pooja Dilip Khedkar assumed her new role at the Washim Collectorate amid allegations of inappropriate behavior and questionable caste credentials. Previously stationed at the Pune Collectorate, she is accused of misusing her position and flaunting unauthorized privileges.

The government will implement the e-Office platform in all attached, subordinate offices and autonomous bodies as part of DARPG's 100-day agenda. Following inter-ministerial consultations, 133 entities were identified for this initiative. Guidelines were issued on June 24.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed a High Power Committee to address the challenges of rising population and demographic shifts. This move aligns with Prime Minister Modi's call for population control during his Independence Day address in 2019. The recent implementation of the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand sets a precedent for other states. As demographic changes influence politics, the need for comprehensive census data and delimitation is emphasized.

Reports of violence emerged from various constituencies during the bypolls, with maximum complaints from Ranaghat-Dakshin in Nadia district. BJP workers, including a polling agent, were attacked. The Election Commission is investigating the incidents.

Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena clarified that the State Transport Corporation's original colours have been used in LAccMI buses. He also announced plans to install CCTV cameras in buses.

An exchange of words continues between BJD leaders Sambit Routray and Debashish Samantaray. Following a verbal attack by Debashish, Sambit responded by questioning Debashish's political credibility based on past election results.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Russia as India's 'all-weather friend' and commended President Vladimir Putin's leadership, highlighting the strong bilateral ties amid Western attempts to isolate Russia over the Ukraine war.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a speech in Moscow, highlighted his government's ambitious goals for his third term, including making India the third-largest economy. He also emphasized building three crore houses for the poor and empowering women through self-help groups to become Lakhpati didis.

BJD MP Debashish Samantaray has launched an attack on former MLA Pravat Biswal for blaming the party's general election defeat on an anti-BJD wave and criticising VK Pandian and Pranab Prakash Das.

Hemant Soren was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand at Raj Bhavan, with Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan administering the oath. This marks his third term as CM after being granted bail in a money laundering case.