Tag: Odisha Assembly Election

BJP files plaint at CEC against IAS officer Sujata Karthikeyan, seeks her suspension 
BJP files plaint at CEC against IAS officer Sujata Karthikeyan, seeks her suspension 

In the complaint, the BJP alleged that the triumvirate - IPS officer DS Kutey, IPS officer Ashish Kumar Singh and IAS officer Sujata Karthikeyan - is operating under the directions of retired IAS and BJD leader VK Pandian, who is the husband of Sujata

  • Wednesday, 29 May 2024
Odisha Elections 2024
There will be new storm in politics, explosion in BJD: Odisha voted to end corruption, labour migration, says PM Modi

The way politics is going on within BJD, you will see an explosion in coming days. The people of Odisha have voted for BJP MP and MLA candidates in bumper vote, said PM Narendra Modi.

  • Wednesday, 29 May 2024
PM Narendra Modi In Odisha
Is there a conspiracy behind CM Naveen’s deteriorating health? PM Modi promises special committee for probe

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concerns and wanted to know if there is any conspiracy behind CM Naveen Patnaik’s poor health condition.

  • Wednesday, 29 May 2024
Odisha Elections 2024
Officers misutilising power will not be spared, says BJP after VK Pandian terms ECI action against 2 IPS officers unfortunate

At a presser here on Wednesday, senior BJP leader Bhartruhari Mahtab said, “Those officers who have miutilised power and harassed the people Odisha will not be spared. This will not be ‘witch hunting’ rather appropriate legal and disciplinary action will be taken.

  • Wednesday, 29 May 2024
BJD
Setbacks Galore for BJD as Odisha Braces for Last Phase of Polls on June 1

The Biju Janata Dal faced multiple setbacks, including PM Modi's aggressive campaign claims, a CCTV revelation clearing BJP's Prashant Jagdev of EVM tampering, and DS Kutte's suspension by the Election Commission for election interference.

  • Wednesday, 29 May 2024
BJP to cross 75 seat-mark in Odisha on June 1: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
BJP to cross 75 seat-mark in Odisha on June 1: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

The Assam CM said,"The BJP has crossed the 50 Assembly seat-mark in the elections held to date. In the elections to be held on June 1, the BJP would surpass the 75-seat mark which would be decisive for government formation in Odisha.” 

  • Tuesday, 28 May 2024
Undue influence on Odisha elections: ECI orders suspension of CMO Special Secy DS Kutey 
Undue influence on Odisha elections: ECI orders suspension of CMO Special Secy DS Kutey 

The ECI has also directed a detailed medical examination of Ashish Kumar Singh, IG (CM Security), who has been on medical leave since May 4.  

  • Tuesday, 28 May 2024
EVM toppling row takes new twist as CCTV footage surfaces; Odisha CEO orders probe to check veracity
EVM toppling row takes new twist as CCTV footage surfaces; Odisha CEO orders probe to check veracity

In the video, MLA Jagdev can be seen standing away from the EVM which toppled when some others were found milling around it.    

  • Tuesday, 28 May 2024
Ganjam Police curtails timings of liquor shops, tea stalls, eateries till June 4
Ganjam Police curtails timings of liquor shops, tea stalls, eateries till June 4

To prevent post-poll violence in Ganjam, local police have imposed early closing hours on liquor shops, hotels, tea stalls, and eateries until June 4. The measures were announced by SP Jagmohan Meena alongside ongoing efforts to arrest criminals and maintain law and order through intensified patrols.

  • Tuesday, 28 May 2024
Odisha Elections 2024
Baijayant Panda, Ashwini Vaishnaw tear into BJD over false allegations

On Tuesday, the senior BJP leader held a massive roadshow in Mahakalpada as part of the ‘Jan Ashirwad Yatra'. Thousands of people and party workers attended the roadshow today.

  • Tuesday, 28 May 2024
Odisha Elections 2024
Naveen Patnaik imposing Tamil CM on Odisha people; we will not tolerate this: Amit Shah

Who should run the government in Odisha? Whether it should be run by an elected leader (CM) or any Tamil babu, questioned Amit Shah while targeting the state of affairs in Odisha.

  • Tuesday, 28 May 2024
Odisha Elections 2024
'Fate of Odisha is going to change'; PM Modi reveals why he sacrificed relations with CM Naveen

While talking to ANI, Prime Minister Narendra Modi once again reiterated that the fate of Odisha is about to change, the government is changing.

  • Tuesday, 28 May 2024
Locals oppose Odisha Minister during election rally 
Locals oppose Odisha Minister during election rally 

The people of Tarkoi were upset over the drinking water problem. As the Minister visited the village in the evening, some locals raised their voices over the problem. They surrounded the vehicle of the Minister for some time, leading a scuffle with his supporters. 

  • Monday, 27 May 2024
BJD candidate Souvic Biswal’s assets increased 2338 per cent: Report 
BJD candidate Souvic Biswal’s assets increased 2338 per cent: Report 

After winning the 2019 election, the wealth and assets of many candidates have grown by 10 to 23 times. The assets of BJD’s Choudwar-Cuttack candidate Souvic Biswal were valued at Rs 20.68 lakh in 2019, but in the last five years, his assets grew to Rs 5.4 crore reflecting an increase of 23 times.    

  • Monday, 27 May 2024
Demand for unconditional release of arrested MLA Prashant Jagdev grows stronger, BJP workers gherao
Demand for unconditional release of arrested MLA Prashant Jagdev grows stronger, BJP workers gherao Sub-Collector office 

BJP workers gheraoed Khordha Sub-Collector's office demanding the immediate release of Chilika MLA Prashant Jagdev, arrested for allegedly toppling an EVM during elections.

  • Monday, 27 May 2024
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