Tag: Odisha Bjp

The saffron party has put up pictures of Odia freedom fighters, heroes and poets at the meeting place. Konark Wheel and Neelachakra of Puri have also been kept on the dais. The glorious history of Odisha, ancient temples and famous arts of the State have also been depicted at the meeting place.

BJP National President JP Nadda is also scheduled to attend the executive meet on July 19, state BJP president Manmohan Samal said on Tuesday.

The BJP’s two day extended executive committee meeting is scheduled to be held in Puri on July 19 and 20.

The political scene in Odisha has intensified following the state government's decision to replace a committee overseeing the inventory of Lord Jagannath's valuables. Senior BJD leader Pramila Mallick criticized the move, suggesting ulterior motives, while Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan defended the decision, emphasizing prompt action by the new committee.

BJP National President JP Nadda today announced the list of State Incharge and Co-Incharge for various states including Odisha.

After almost 16 years, people from different parts of Odisha were seen queuing up before the grievance cell of the State government which has been revived by the newly-elected BJP government.

Odisha BJP President Manmohan Samal launched a fierce attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, calling him a liar, violent, and terrorist after Gandhi's statement in the Lok Sabha. Samal criticized Gandhi for disrespecting Hindus and hurting sentiments nationwide.

Amid speculations over who will be the BJP’s chief ministerial choice for Odisha, the saffron party has started the exercise in this direction as the state BJP leaders have departed for New Delhi to hold discussions. 

Speaking to the media, Odisha BJP president Manmohan Samal on Wednesday said Odisha people had tremendous faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and they voted for a change in the state.

The saffron party scripted history by winning as many as many as 78 seats out of a 147 assembly seats in the crucial 2024 elections, the results of which were announced on Tuesday. 

BJP Yuva Morcha threatened to protest if the attackers of their Odisha unit president, Abhilash Panda, are not arrested by Monday. Despite 72 hours post-incident, no arrests have been made, implicating local political figures including MLA Byomakesh Ray.

Though Exit Polls predicted an excellent electoral performance by the BJP in the Lok Sabha poll, two other parties - BJD and Congress - expressed doubts about the Exit Poll results and sounded confident about their good show this time.

Chilika MLA Prashant Jagdev, arrested for allegedly toppling an EVM during Odisha's polls, was admitted to SCB Medical College's ICU after his health deteriorated in jail. Locals claim the charges are politically motivated and express outrage.

BJP National President JP Nadda claimed that the people of Odisha are set to elect BJP for all 21 Lok Sabha seats and expressed their desire for a change from Naveen Patnaik's leadership. He highlighted Modi's contributions to development and tribal welfare, criticized the BJD government's neglect of tribals and the poor, and questioned the governance model under current leadership, emphasizing the need for local leadership in state governance.

BJP's National Vice President Baijayant Panda and candidate for Kendrapara Lok Sabha seat, announced at a Mahila Samavesh that the BJP is set to form the government in Odisha with an 'Odia Pua' as Chief Minister. He criticized the current state government and echoed Narendra Modi's statement regarding the impending end of the BJD's tenure.