Amid the escalated street fight between BJD and BJP workers in Odisha, chief minister Naveen Patnaik meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday. Though Patnaik termed it a courtesy visit, analysts try to figure out reasons behind the unscheduled meeting. Panic reaction It might be his panic reaction in the wake of […]
Baijayant-Naveen battle escalates: Things you must know
BJD MP Baijayant Panda steps up attack on chief minister and his party president Naveen Patnaik. Panda appears to be desperate to be thrown out from the BJD. He appears to be in no mood to stay back. Here are the five proofs. 1. The four-time MP in a Facebook post openly challenges the stand […]
Five facts why Baijayant Panda targets chief minister Naveen Patnaik
Industrialist-MP Baijayant Panda on January 11 made a scathing attack on chief minister Naveen Patnaik’s most-trusted lieutenant in party and government, without naming him. Though he attacked the IAS officer, it’s obvious his real target is Naveen. Here are the reasons. 1. In a TV interview, Naveen Patnaik for the first time publicly snubbed Baijayant, […]
Five reasons why Odisha is opposing Centre’s new initiative for 115 backward districts
Bhubaneswar, Jan 7 (Odisha.in) The Union government has selected 115 backward districts in India, including eight from Odisha, for focussed attention of their development. It has appointed joint secretary officers as prabharis of these districts. The Niti Aayog had called a meeting of collectors of these districts in New Delhi on January 4 and 5. […]