by-election

Bargarh/Bhubaneswar: Maintaining its winning streak, the ruling BJD on Thursday registered a thumping victory in Bijepur by-election. Announcing the results after the 21st round of counting, the returning officer said that the BJD…

Bijepur: By-election to Bijepur Assembly in Odisha’s Bargarh began on Monday. According to reports, a large number of voters were seen standing in queues at all 285 booths to exercise their franchise. As informed by the office of the…

Bargarh: BJP leader and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday sought a clarification from the BJD on Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's decision to vacate Bijepur seat. Talking to the media during his campaign in Barpalli block, he said…

Bargarh: Former MLA of Bijepur, Ashok Panigrahi resigned from the primary membership of BJP on Saturday. Panigrahi said he decided to quit as he was ignored by the party leadership. “I resigned on the advice of my supporters because senior…

Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the byelection to the Bijepur constituency slated for October 21, the BJD on Thursday announced a 40-member list of star campaigners. The star campaigners for the party include Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, AU…

Bhubaneswar: With the byelection to Bijepur Assembly inching closer, the BJD president and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is likely to visit the constituency to campaign for party candidate Rita Sahu. According to sources, the Chief Minster…

Bhubaneswar: The process for the reconstitution of the Pradesh Congress Committee began in Odisha on Friday. Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) president Niranjan Patnaik told the media here that observers were sent to 33…

Bhubaneswar: Political activities picked up pace in Odisha with the returning officer notifying the date for the Bijepur Assembly by-election on Monday. The notification came two days after the Election Commission of India announced the…