The Biju Janata Dal raised concerns regarding Odisha’s foreign direct investment levels, pointing out that the state attracted only Rs 39 crore in FDI for the year 2024-25, despite multiple investor meetings.
The Biju Janata Dal has expressed strong opposition to the Odisha government’s plan to allow private nuclear power facilities, citing safety and legal concerns.
BJD leader Naveen Patnaik has condemned the Odisha government’s handling of this year’s Rath Yatra after three fatalities, calling out its failure to learn from past incidents.
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) asserts that Odisha’s fifth-place ranking in the NITI Aayog’s Investment Friendliness Index is a result of over 20 years of governance, countering claims made by the BJP.
V K Pandian, a former IAS officer and BJD leader, has been summoned by Odisha Police regarding the disappearance of two inquiry commission reports from the Chief Minister’s Office, dating back to the previous BJD administration.
The BJD has accused the Odisha BJP government of trying to diminish the legacy of the Mission Shakti women’s empowerment program by removing references to former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik from its official site.
The BJD has requested an inquiry from the Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights regarding the alleged involvement of children in a recent BJP rally, prompting calls for accountability from key party leaders.
The BJD has countered allegations regarding the involvement of minors in their ‘Save Education’ rally, asserting that children participated with parental approval.
Prabhat Biswal, a former MLA from Cuttack-Choudwar, is expected to join the BJP today, potentially triggering significant political changes in Odisha.
The Biju Janata Dal has formed a high-level team to look into the death of a farmer in Nuapada district, following allegations of distress over paddy sales.
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