Congress to Seek BJD Support to Send Independent to Rajya Sabha

Congress to seek BJD support to send Independent to Rajya Sabha

Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee President Bhakta Charan Das has sought appointment of former CM Naveen Patnaik to discuss about coming together in forthcoming Rajya Sabha election

Political circles abuzz as OPCC Chief seeks meeting with LoP for Rajya Sabha seat dialogue

Bhubaneswar: With four Rajya Sabha members from Odisha set to retire this year, discussions about potential candidates and shifting political dynamics are gaining momentum. The possibility of a political understanding between the Congress and the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) surfaced today when Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) President Bhakta Charan Das revealed he has requested a meeting with BJD President and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patn…

Odisha Rajya Sabha Polls: BJP Hints At ‘Big Game’ Amid Possible Congress-BJD Tie-Up Buzz

Bhubaneswar: With Rajya Sabha elections in Odisha nearing, major political parties have started gearing up and making statements about possible tie ups, new configurations, and equations. Amid speculations about a possible understanding between Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Congress for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, leaders of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have hinted at big political games for the polls. Political landscape in the s…

Yes, There is a Possibility that BJP Central Leadership could select a Few Candidates from Outside Odisha for the 4 Rajya Sabha Vacancies Terms ending April 2 Potentially Bypassing or Overriding State Unit Preferences

By Our Correspondent BHUBANESWAR: Yes, there is a possibility that the BJP central leadership could select a few candidates from outside Odisha for the 4 Rajya Sabha vacancies (terms ending April 2, 2026), potentially bypassing or overriding state unit preferences. The Rajya Sabha candidate selection in BJP is ultimately decided by the party’s central high command (including figures like the Prime Minister, Home Minister, BJP President, and Cent…