BJD Suffers Fresh Setback with Rajya Sabha MP Amar Patnaik Joining BJP

In blow to BJD, key face crosses over to BJP as Patnaik hits campaign trail

The BJD's IT cell head and MP Amar Patnaik's defection is seen as the BJP's calculated move, which held his induction to counter Naveen Patnaik’s Nuapada bypoll push

Former BJD Rajya Sabha MP Amar Patnaik joins BJP

Months ago, Patnaik, a former accountant general, played key role in leading BJD’s charge on alleged discrepancy and irregularities in 2024 elections and how it benefited BJP

Amar Patnaik, former BJD Rajya Sabha MP, joins BJP

Former BJD Rajya Sabha member Amar Patnaik joined the BJP, citing admiration for Prime Minister Modi's leadership. His move comes amid internal disagr

BJD suffers fresh setback with Rajya Sabha MP Amar Patnaik joining BJP

Patnaik’s decision to quit the party and join BJP at a time when the BJD is fighting a tough battle to retain the Nuapada seat has apparently sent a disturbing signal to the party's top hierarchy.

Former BJD MP Amar Patnaik joins BJP in the presence of Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi

Welcoming Amar Patnaik into the BJP, the chief minister said this day was significant, being the last Monday of the holy month of Kartika, and former Chief Mini

Election campaign of Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra at Nuapada NAC

By Our Correspondent NUAPADA:Two important election meetings were held today at Khariar Road for the Nuapada Assembly by-election. Odisha Government’s Housing and Urban Development Minister Krishna Chandra Mohapatra attended both the meetings of the Muslim community and the Yadav community. The motto of the administration of the eminent Prime Minister Modi Ji, “Sab ka Saath, Sab ka Vikas, Sab ka Mantukham” has been fulfilled today. Every scheme …