BJD
Coverage of BJD in the Nexus archive.
- 20 lakh names deleted after SIR Phase I in Odisha
20 lakh names were deleted from the electoral roll after SIR Phase I in Odisha, but the BJD challenges the draft report, stating 27 lakh voters were excluded instead. The discrepancy highlights a disagreement over the actual number of deletions.
- Former CM Naveen Patnaik hits out at Odisha govt, alleging ‘callous’ of handling of school textbooks
Naveen Patnaik criticized the Odisha government for mishandling school textbooks, demanding the resignation of School and Mass Education Minister Nityanand Gond. The BJD party accused the government of massive embezzlement of funds in textbook printing.
- Sujata Rout no ordinary cadre, key to BJD’s revival push
Sujata Rout is highlighted as a key figure for BJD's revival efforts in Odisha, leveraging her connections with women SHG leaders to mobilize support for the party ahead of upcoming panchayat elections.
- Odisha Speaker Surama Padhy dismisses BJD, Congress petitions seeking disqualification of 11 MLAs
Odisha Speaker Surama Padhy dismissed petitions from BJD and Congress seeking the disqualification of 11 MLAs. The petitions alleged the MLAs' conduct was inconsistent with their election mandate as BJD candidates, leading to voluntary relinquishment of party membership.
- BJD criticised Centre for alleged delay in approval of Odisha Coastal Highway Project
BJD criticized the Union Cabinet for the 11-year delay in approving the ₹8301-crore Odisha Coastal Highway Project between Rameshwar and Paradip, which connects Konark.