Unexpected Political Alliance: BJD and Congress Unite for Rajya Sabha Polls

Odisha Politics: BJP Slams BJD-Congress Rajya Sabha Alliance As 'Desperate Opportunism'

Odisha's BJP criticised the BJD and Congress for joining forces in the Rajya Sabha elections, calling it an

Unexpected Political Alliance: BJD and Congress Unite for Rajya Sabha Polls

The BJD and Congress have teamed up for the Rajya Sabha polls, described by the BJP as an 'alliance of desperation.' With neither major party securing enough assembly numbers for an additional seat, the BJD fielded Datteswar Hota as a common candidate. This marks a significant political shift in Odisha.

RS poll: BJD-Cong alliance shows desperation, says Odisha BJP

Bhubaneswar, Mar 12 (PTI) The ruling BJP in Odisha on Thursday described the teaming up of the BJD and the Congress for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls as an "alliance of desperation" and "opportunism".State BJP spokesperson Anil Biswal made the remark after the Congress supported the BJD’s common candidate, eminent urologist Datteswar Hota, in the RS polls.With neither the BJP nor the BJD having the numbers in the Assembly to secure an additiona…

BJD Issues Three-Line Whip, Asks MLAs to Stay in Bhubaneswar for Rajya Sabha Polls

Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has issued a three-line whip directing all its MLAs to remain present in Bhubaneswar from March 13 to 16 in view of the upcoming Rajya Sabha Elections 2026. The directive came after BJD President and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik alleged that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was attempting to indulge in horse-trading ahead of the polls. In a note, BJD chief whip Pramila Mallik instructed all pa…

Rajya Sabha Polls: BJD issues whip, asks MLAs to remain in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has issued a whip to its MLAs. According to the whip issued by Opposition Chief Whip Pramila Mallik, all party legislators have been instructed not to leave Bhubaneswar from March 13 to March 16. The directive has been issued to ensure the presence of all BJD MLAs during the Rajya Sabha election process.Political observers believe the whip has been issued to prev…

Naveen Patnaik accuses BJP of 'horse trading' before Rajya Sabha polls - OrissaPOST

Bhubaneswar: Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly and BJD president Naveen Patnaik Wednesday accused the ruling BJP of engaging in horse trading ahead of the Rajya Sabha polls in the state. Patnaik said this after BJD’s former MP Ravindra Kumar Jena quit the regional outfit and joined the BJP Wednesday ahead of the Rajya Sabha polls March 16. I have requested the state government to take immediate action for the lakhs of Odias stranded in the…