Bhubaneswar, March 30 (IANS) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday strongly condemned BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s objectionable remarks about the legendary politician Biju Patnaik and demanded an apology from the Godda MP. The Biju Yuva Janata Dal and Chhatra Janata Dal, the youth and student wings of the BJD, respectively, staged a protest at Master Canteen Square in Bhubaneswar, strongly opposing Dubey’s remarks.During a press conference held at Shankha Bhavan (BJD headquarters), senior vice-pr…
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Bhubaneswar, March 25 (IANS) Massive uproar continued to disrupt the Odisha Assembly on Wednesday, with Opposition parties, including the BJD and Congress, stepping up protests over the March 16 fire in the Trauma Care ICU of SCB Medical College and Hospital that claimed 12 lives and left scores with severe burn injuries.In a unique show of protest, Opposition members entered the Assembly wearing black T-shirts with slogans such as ‘Weak Chief Minister’ targeting the state government over it…
Bhubaneswar, March 19 (IANS) The Odisha Assembly continued to witness massive protests by opposition members from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Congress for the third consecutive day, demanding the resignation of Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling over the tragic fire accident at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack on March 16. Opposition MLAs holding placards and banners raised anti-government slogans near the Speaker’s podium when the house proceedings commenced on Thursday.After j…
Bhubaneswar, March 17 (IANS) The main opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday issued show-cause notices to six of its legislators for voting in favour of the BJP-backed independent candidate in violation of party directions during the recently concluded Rajya Sabha election for four seats from Odisha. The MLAs against whom show-cause notices have been issued by BJD Chief Whip Pramila Mallik include Baliguda MLA Chakramani Kanhar, Jayadev MLA Naba Kishore Mallick, Choudwar-Cuttack MLA Souvic …
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 12 (IANS) The Opposition Congress in Odisha, on Thursday, issued a strict three-line whip to its party MLAs, directing them to remain in Bhubaneswar and ensure their presence during the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. In an official notice released by Congress Legislature Party (CLP) Chief Whip, C.S. Raazen Ekka, legislators have been instructed not to leave headquarters and to stay in the state capital from March 13 to 16.Voting for the Rajya Sabha elections is scheduled to t…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 18 (IANS) Proceedings in the Odisha Assembly were disrupted on Wednesday as opposition members staged protests over alleged mismanagement in paddy procurement, forcing repeated adjournments and eventual suspension of business for the day.Members of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and the Congress created an uproar in the House, raising slogans against the state government and accusing it of failing to address farmers’ concerns. The protests prompted Speaker Surama Padhy to adjourn t…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 18 (IANS) The Odisha Assembly on Wednesday witnessed a massive uproar from members of both the opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and the Congress over alleged mismanagement in paddy procurement across the state.As soon as the proceedings commenced, BJD members holding banners reached near Speaker Surama Padhy’s podium and began raising anti-government slogans over the “chaos” at mandis in the state.In a unique form of protest, some BJD legislators placed paddy and paddy bags on…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 16 (IANS) Odisha Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy convened an all-party meeting on Monday, seeking cooperation from both the opposition and treasury benches for the smooth and peaceful conduct of the crucial Budget Session, which is scheduled to commence on Tuesday.Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukesh Mahaling, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Chief Whip Pramila Mallik, Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Rama Chandra Kadam, along with several other sen…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 16 (IANS) A day after the suspension of two MLAs, the opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Friday suspended two senior leaders in the Jajpur district over charges of involvement in anti-party activities. The party president and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Odisha Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, on Friday suspended both the party president and vice president of the Jajpur district.Ganeswar Baral, Vice President, Zilla Parishad, Jajpur District, is hereby suspended from Biju Janata Dal …