![Odisha: VK Pandian hangs up his political boots Odisha: VK Pandian hangs up his political boots](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fpatnaik-pandiannaijpg_1717935732886.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 9, 2024, 05:22 AM - 2 mins read
Outgoing CM Naveen Patnaik's confidante VK Pandian decides to quit active politics after BJD lost to the BJP in the state.
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June 5, 2024, 07:57 AM - 4 mins read
With Naveen Patnaik's era coming to a close, BJP emerges as a force to reckon with in Odisha.
Read more![Outgoing Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik tenders his resignation letter to Governor Raghubar Das, after the defeat of his party in the state assembly elections, at Raj Bhavan, in Bhubaneswar, Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Outgoing Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik tenders his resignation letter to Governor Raghubar Das, after the defeat of his party in the state assembly elections, at Raj Bhavan, in Bhubaneswar, Wednesday, June 5, 2024.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fpatnaikjpg_1717573453495.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 5, 2024, 12:44 AM - 2 mins read
After submitting his resignation letter, he simply waved to the gathered journalists and promptly left the premises, eschewing any comments.
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May 29, 2024, 09:06 AM - 3 mins read
Addressing a public meeting in Baripada town of Mayurbhanj district, PM Modi raised concerns on CM Patnaik's health.
Read more![Official sources said an elderly woman voter who fell ill at a polling booth in Bhapur area of Nayagarh assembly segment died in hospital, while a polling agent died at a booth under Hindol assembly segment of Dhenkanal Lok Sabha seat. Official sources said an elderly woman voter who fell ill at a polling booth in Bhapur area of Nayagarh assembly segment died in hospital, while a polling agent died at a booth under Hindol assembly segment of Dhenkanal Lok Sabha seat.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fnaveenjpg_1716630017200.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 25, 2024, 02:40 AM - 3 mins read
Official sources said an elderly woman voter who fell ill at a polling booth in Bhapur area of Nayagarh assembly segment died in hospital, while a polling agent died at a booth under Hindol assembly segment of Dhenkanal Lok Sabha seat.
Read more![A report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and Odisha Election Watch reveals that out of the 265 candidates contesting in the 35 assembly segments on May 20, 95 are 'crorepatis'. In pictures: Voters in Odisha display their voting identity cards before casting their votes in Odisha. A report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and Odisha Election Watch reveals that out of the 265 candidates contesting in the 35 assembly segments on May 20, 95 are 'crorepatis'. In pictures: Voters in Odisha display their voting identity cards before casting their votes in Odisha.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fodisajpg_1716175795797.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 19, 2024, 08:29 PM - 2 mins read
By Sunday afternoon, approximately 60,000 polling personnel had arrived at their assigned destinations, ready to facilitate the voting process, according to Dhal.
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May 15, 2024, 09:19 AM - 6 mins read
Addressing an election rally at Soroda under the Aska Lok Sabha constituency in Ganjam, Shah also claimed that the state is being run by “outsiders” instead of elected representatives.
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May 11, 2024, 12:06 PM - 4 mins read
The stage is set for Phase 4 of the Lok Sabha elections, marking the culmination of intense campaigning across 96 constituencies. With 1,717 candidates vying for victory from 10 states and union territories, the electoral landscape is brimming with anticipation and strategic manoeuvring.
Read more![BJP is against BJD, says Patnaik's party leaders. BJP is against BJD, says Patnaik's party leaders.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fbjdbjpnaijpg_1715188348708.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 8, 2024, 10:12 AM - 6 mins read
The bureaucrat-turned-politician said this while meeting a group of journalists at Gopalpur in Ganjam district on Wednesday.
Read more![Naveen Jindal files nomination. Naveen Jindal files nomination.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fjindalnaijpg_1714651866481.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 2, 2024, 05:11 AM - 2 mins read
State Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini accompanied Jindal. Later, he also addressed a public gathering in which his family members and BJP leaders, including the chief minister, were present.
Read more![Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. File photo. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. File photo.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fnaveen-patnaikjpg_1714564097148.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 1, 2024, 04:48 AM - 2 mins read
In the affidavit submitted along with his nomination papers for the Hinjili assembly segment, Patnaik disclosed movable assets exceeding Rs 14.05 crore and immovable properties valued at Rs 57.02 crore.
Read more![BJP Leader Sambit Patra files Nomination from Puri for LS Polls. Image X. BJP Leader Sambit Patra files Nomination from Puri for LS Polls. Image X.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Funtitled-design-20240429t211255657-1jpg_1714405476731.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
April 29, 2024, 08:44 AM - 2 mins read
In Odisha, Sambit Patra, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for the Puri Lok Sabha constituency, officially submitted his nomination papers on Monday, marking a significant step in the electoral process.
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