Bhubaneswar, March 18 (IANS) In response to growing political controversy over the formation of the ‘Biju Naveen Inspirational Foundation’, Leader of Opposition in Odisha and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday clarified that he personally decided to form ‘Biju Naveen Inspirational Foundation’ trust in the name of Biju Patnaik, emphasising that it was created for charitable purposes and not connected to any political party.Patnaik explained that Biju Babu was widely kno…
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Bhubaneswar, March 17 (IANS) The opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday strongly criticised its legislators who voted in defiance of party president and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik’s directives in the recently concluded Rajya Sabha biennial election, stating that the day of the poll was a black day for democracy. At a press conference held here, senior party leaders said the BJD was built on the ideals and principles of former Chief Minister and legendary leader Biju Patnaik…
Bhubaneswar, March 5 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday said the legendary leader Biju Patnaik, the symbol of Odia pride, had devoted his life to the development of Odisha by rising above politics.While speaking at the state-level event marking the 110th birth anniversary celebrations of the legendary leader here, the Chief Minister said Biju Patnaik was not only a hero of the yesteryears but continues to remain a source of inspiration for every Odia as the architect of …
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik on the occasion of his 110th birth anniversary, recalling his contribution and commitment to the development and progress of the state. Taking to X, the Prime Minister remembered the late leader’s dedication to Odisha and acknowledged his role in shaping the state’s growth trajectory. “On his birth anniversary today, I pay tributes to Shri Biju Patnaik Ji and remembe…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 16 (IANS) Samajwadi Party President and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Friday met Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at his residence, Naveen Niwas, in Bhubaneswar. The meeting was described as a courtesy call, marked by warm and respectful interaction between the two senior leaders. Speaking after the meeting, Yadav praised Naveen Patnaik as a highly respected and senior leader, highlighting the significant con…
Bhubaneswar, Dec 26 (IANS) Amid speculation over the party’s future and leadership succession, former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday asserted that the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is and will remain the voice of the people of Odisha for the next 100 years. The BJD President said this while addressing party workers and leaders during a state-level event celebrating the regional party’s 29th Foundation Day at the party headquarters here on Friday.Speaking at the event, the BJD supremo said, “Def…