A long stint at the helm and an inability to fully decouple from BJP's politics has left BJD unable to perfect an ... s rights” as against BJP’s Odia asmita (pride in self) suggests a subtle ...

However, the party suffered setbacks in the last election, with internal dissent over the rise of Naveen’s close aide V.K. Pandian and the BJP capitalising on the “Odia Asmita” (Odia identity) ...

Our fight will continue for Odisha’s rights,” said Patnaik. Story continues below this ad According to BJD insiders, Patnaik’s words can be seen as a counter to the BJP’s Odia Asmita (Odia pride) ...

Naveen Patnaik’s election as the president of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) for the ninth time offers ... for “Odisha’s rights” as against BJP’s Odia asmita (pride in self) suggests a ...

Two years back in 2023, the then BJD MLA Saroj Meher installed Biju Babu ... “The legendary leader lives in the heart of every Odia people. Biju Babu represents Odia Asmita.” “When he passed away, the ...

According to BJD insiders, Patnaik’s words can be seen as a counter to BJP’s Odia Asmita (Odia pride) plank, which it used during 2024 polls over growing influence of Pandian,who is from Tamil Nadu.

and Culture has taken significant steps to unify these traditions under the umbrella of Odia Asmita (Odia pride). Previously, the creative sector in Odisha lacked organization. The government’s ...

BHUBANESWAR: Countering the “false narrative” accusation of BJD president Naveen Patnaik, the BJP on Saturday said the regional party lost the 2024 elections due to corruption, misgovernance ...

“BJD’s decision to distance itself from both the BJP and Congress at the national level has limited its influence in New Delhi,” Dash added.

"Patnaik was elected as the BJD president unopposed," Deb said. In a veiled attack on the ruling BJP, the BJD chief said, "No one should underestimate the organisational strength of our party.