Tag: Bhartiya Janata Party

Bhubaneswar: Setting all speculations at rest former Kendrapara MP, Baijayant ‘Jay’ Panda has finally joined the Bhartiya Janata Party. His saffron switch was expected, but yet when it came about, it was a big media event given his image as a high-profile politician who used to be the intellectual face of Naveen Patnaik-led Biju Janata […]

Bhadrak: A delegation of Odisha unit of Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) today met the Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) blaming BJD’s Chandbali MLA, Byomkesh Ray for the liquor deaths in Bhadrak. The BJP team led by Manmohan Samal sought intervention of the panel in the case. “12 persons have died and more than 80 persons […]

By Ashutosh Mishra Bhubaneswar: There is growing speculation in the media over who will be the next president of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) in Odisha. Names are being bandied about and their chances being discussed. The possibility of incumbent president, Basant Panda, who is now a Lok Sabha member, getting a fresh term is […]

Ashutosh Mishra Bhubaneswar: With loss in Jharkhand fifth Indian state has slipped from the grasp of the Bhartiya Janata Party. The aura of invincibility that had come to surround the party and its mascot, Prime Minister, Narendra Modi seems to be withering, much to the relief of its opponents. What is more worrisome for Modi […]