BJD Slams State Government for Hockey India’s Notice to Downgrade Odisha’s Status

BJD slams State government for Hockey India’s notice to downgrade Odisha’s status

BJD accuses the Odisha government of neglect as Hockey India warns of downgraded status due to non-elective district units.

BJD Reminds BJP Govt Of Naveen Era’s Legacy As Odisha’s Hockey Status Faces Demotion

Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Odisha government, accusing it of neglecting hockey and allowing the state’s hard-earned identity in the sport to erode. The sharp criticism follows a recent General Council meeting of Hockey India on October 6, during which the national governing body issued a show-cause notice to the Hockey Association of Odisha. The notice questioned compliance with federation …

‘This is not Odia Asmita’: BJD slams BJP govt over Hockey India’s show-cause notice to Odisha association - OrissaPOST

Bhubaneswar: Opposition BJD Monday slammed the ruling BJP government for allegedly undermining hockey after Hockey India issued a show-cause notice to the Hockey Association of Odisha, proposing its reclassification from permanent to associate member. Addressing a press conference in Bhubaneswar, former sports minister Tushar Kanti Behera alleged the BJP government was responsible for mismanagement in […]

BJD slams Odisha govt as Hockey India issues notice to State Hockey Association

Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has criticised the Odisha government after Hockey India issued a show-cause notice to the Odisha Hockey Association, asking why its status should not be downgraded from a permanent member to an associate member. At a press conference at Sankha Bhawan here today, the BJD questioned what changed over the past two years to prompt Hockey India to take such a step. The party alleged that the notice reflected the…

"Not Odia Asmita": BJD Blasts BJP as Odisha Hockey Association Receives Show Cause Notice

In Odisha, hockey is far more than just a sport—it is an emotion deeply woven into the cultural fabric of the state. Through the visionary and consistent patronage of former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, hockey in Odisha and across India touched unprecedented heights, with Odisha proudly stepping up as the official sponsor of Indian Hockey. […] The post “Not Odia Asmita”: BJD Blasts BJP as Odisha Hockey Association Receives Show Cause Notice ap…