Odisha Elections 2024: BJD’s Pandian mocks BJP’s campaign, says 'they are trying really hard…'

    Odisha Elections 2024: BJD’s Pandian mocks BJP’s campaign, says 'they are trying really hard…'

    While speaking over BJP’s heavyweight leaders campaigning for party for Lok Sabha and Odisha’s legislative assembly polls, close aid of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, VK Pandian on May 15 said they “are trying to give booster dose”. He further exuded confidence in the BJD’s success in the legislative polls and said Naveen Patnaik will be taking oath on 9th June. He said, “I understand that three CMs from BJP-ruled states are here and also there are many Union Ministers here including the ex-Speaker of Parliament. They are all trying to give booster dose to BJP. They are trying really hard to give booster dose but I am confident that BJD is winning three-fourth majority in Assembly and Naveen Babu is taking oath on 9th June from 11:30am to 1:30pm.”

    Naveen Patnaik's first order will be to offer free power supply to 90% of people in Odisha, says BJD

    Naveen Patnaik's first order will be to offer free power supply to 90% of people in Odisha, says BJD

    BJD promises free power supply for 90% of Odisha's population under Naveen Patnaik's government. VK Pandian announces the extension of Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojna for all, including government servants.

    People of Odisha want a change of govt in state: Om Birla

    People of Odisha want a change of govt in state: Om Birla

    Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla claims BJP will come to power in Odisha as people seek change from the Biju Janata Dal government's misrule. He highlights Odisha's pride, praises PM Narendra Modi, and advocates for a double engine government for efficient development.

    Odisha Assembly Elections 2024: BJP's CM face to be decided by party's parliamentary committee, says Manmohan Samal

    Odisha Assembly Elections 2024: BJP's CM face to be decided by party's parliamentary committee, says Manmohan Samal

    Amid speculation over BJP's chief ministerial candidate in Odisha, party's state chief Manmohan Samal said the parliamentary committee will decide. BJD leaders predicted the announcement on social media. BJD's Sasmit Patra claimed BJP faced internal disputes, while BJP leaders criticized BJD's governance and projects. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan highlighted migration issues.

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