INDIA
5 young netas from the 'Hum Paanch' club in Modi’s cabinet
Each of these leaders is a coalition partner except for one who is with the BJP but is yet to completely shed his Congress skin.
ASSEMBLY-ELECTION
Incoming BJP govt's Odisha problem: Finding a house for its CM
In his 24-year tenure, Patnaik operated from his personal home, Naveen Niwas, which effectively served as the Chief Minister's residence. Sparse furniture, few personal artefacts and even fewer self-aggrandizing portraits – it never looked like a power centre.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Kaun banega chief minister? BJP scans its deck of cards to elect an ace as Odisha CM
The BJP does not want to let an MP become the CM because it needs each and every MP in the overhead count while leading a coalition government. So, that factor puts a question mark against the names of Dharmendra Pradhan and Jual Oram.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
After BJD’s crash & burn, 'missing' Pandian sets tongues wagging in Odisha
Once the heir apparent to Naveen Patnaik, Pandian is now the main scapegoat for the rout faced by BJD, a party that ruled the state for over two decades.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Naidu, Nitish, NDA ... back to coalition politics?
As leads become results in the 2024 general elections, and the BJP being very far from 400 paar - Naidu and Nitish form the lynchpin of the new government set to be sworn in.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Odisha: BJP’s heavy hitters knock out Naveen Patnaik after 24 years
The BJP was successful in cornering the BJD government over important issues like alleged hiding of the report of the Commission of Inquiry, and inaction in the mining and chit fund scam
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Why worsening quality of campaigns has left EC worried
Lok Sabha election 2024: EC has instructed BJP president JP Nadda and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge to issue formal directives to their star campaigners to maintain decorum and exercise caution in their public discourse.
ASSEMBLY-ELECTION
Missing keys to a treasure trove heat up Odisha poll battle
Attacking the state government over the missing keys of the Ratna Bhandar, PM Modi says the 12th century temple was not safe under BJD rule and the keys have been missing for the last six years.
ASSEMBLY-ELECTION
Odisha Lok Sabha election: Royal vs royal battle tests old ties in Bolangir
Odisha Lok Sabha election 2024: This battle is a personal one between the Singh Deo royal family of Bolangir and Adrija Manjari Singh, who is the ex-wife of Arkesh Singh Deo. She is the grand-daughter of former Prime Minister VP Singh, also known as Raja of Manda.
POLITICS
Will the Swati Maliwal stain sink Kejriwal?
Swati Maliwal was allegedly assaulted by Kejriwal's aide, Bibhav Kumar, and suffered internal injuries in her face, as per a medico-legal case report. An FIR has already been registered
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Can Dilip Tirkey emerge as 'special one' in Odisha election?
Dilip is up against BJP leader Jual Oram in Sundargarh Lok Sabha seat. Dilip campaigns by connecting with people in smaller gatherings and avoids the use of any bombastic language.
ASSEMBLY-ELECTION
No light for Congress at end of the tunnel in Odisha?
Odisha election 2024: The peak performance of the Congress was in 1980 when it secured 118 out of 147 assembly seats under the leadership of JB Patnaik.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Pushback against CM Patnaik's aide Pandian dominates poll narrative in Odisha
Some key voices in Odisha say there are curated camps planted in Delhi who are trying to denigrate the image of Pandian.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Tejashwi Yadav tries to emerge as his own man in a grim political battle
Bihar Lok Sabha elections: Lalu's shadow plays a crucial role in his son's capacity to create a meaningful political life.
POLITICS
RJD wants to ride on MY-BAAP as Tejashwi widens the offering
As per the latest caste census of Bihar, the population of Muslims and Yadavs is 31 percent while that of Bahujan is 21 percent. By coining the term BAAP, Tejashwi Yadav, Lalu’s son and heir apparent, has tried to broaden his sweep
POLITICS
Chirag Paswan steps up as 'kid bro'; outwits his wily uncle
The NDA clinched victory in the last Lok Sabha polls by building a strong social coalition of upper castes, OBCs, and Dalits. This is exactly where Chirag and Nitish Kumar fit in
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
NDA eyes clean sweep in Bihar; can RJD bowl well in death overs?
Bihar Lok Sabha elections 2024: Political observers say Bihar would be voting on national issues while the main NDA face would be that of PM Modi.
ODISHA
BJP flexes its muscles in Odisha as 'friendly fight' sign is switched off
Odisha Lok Sabha elections 2024: The BJP's main objective is to capture the most seats to highlight its central rallying cry: Ab ki baar 400 paar.
POLITICS
Lok Sabha Election 2024: BJD candidate selection mired in rumors and speculation
The BJD viewpoint is some LS seats could be sacrificed to retain hold in the state elections. And yet, dance the last tango with the BJP in Naveen babu’s time.
POLITICS
Mukhtar Ansari's Legacy: A life of crime and controversy ends behind bars
Mukhtar’s political pedigree was impeccable. He is the grandson of Mukhtar Ahmed Ansari who was the President of Indian National Congress in its early years. His maternal grandfather was Brigadier Mohammad Usman
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Odisha: Anatomy of a failed alliance
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik reportedly shares an excellent rapport with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and has done his best to support the NDA during the contentious Rajya Sabha elections
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Score big with soft power: How Odisha tries to re-brand itself
Many state observers say CM Patnaik has very astutely used Sports Infrastructure to rebrand the state as a modern, happening hub.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Odisha: Where a minister has no name
Odisha Lok Sabha elections 2024: And as Odisha braces for an important 2024 election, the ministers are worried about anti-incumbency of a 24-year-rule by Naveen Patnaik.
POLITICS
How a rebellion changed Naveen Patnaik forever
Naveen Patnaik has steered clear of ministers or politicians. He has moved on to bureaucrats
