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BHUBANESWAR: Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra on Wednesday resigned as the Biju Janata Dal's parliamentary leader, exposing the growing internal wrangles in the regional party. Patra sent his resignation letter to BJD president Naveen Patnaik. Though the reasons behind his resignation from the post were not clear, sources in the party said Patra quit after five Rajya Sabha members wrote to Naveen seeking his removal. In the letter, the party MPs objected to Patra continuing in the post for long. Sou ...Read More >
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that an American service member who went missing after their F-15E Strike Eagle was downed by Iran has been successfully recovered. According to the President, the recovery was the result of a massive rescue operation utilizing "dozens of aircraft". "Over the past several hours, the United States Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in US History," Trump said in a statement. He added that the airman was ...Read More >
The arrested individuals are Saurabh Kumar of Muzaffarpur, Bihar; Sajan of Sohana in Mohali; and Abhishek and Inderjit Singh, both residents of Patiala. DGP Yadav said preliminary investigation revealed the module sourced country-made weapons from Bihar to facilitate criminal activities in Punjab. "The probe indicates a gang rivalry, the accused planned to target a rival criminal linked to the Goldy Dhillon network to establish dominance in the area," the DGP said, adding that efforts are unde ...Read More >
In a letter to Odisha chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on the occasion of the state's foundation day, Modi described Biju Patnaik as a towering figure whose life continues to inspire generations. "This is the soil that nurtured the great Biju Patnaik, whose life epitomises strength, courage and an unwavering commitment to nation-building. Biju Babu's multifaceted persona inspires us all," the Prime Minister wrote. The remarks come amid a controversy sparked by Dubey, whose comments alleging l ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The BJP MP, Nishikant Dubey, on Wednesday tendered an unconditional apology for his claim that former Odisha chief minister Biju Patnaik was the link between prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru and the CIA during the war against China in the 1960s. Dubey chose the 'Utkal Dibasa', Odisha's foundation day, to apologise for the comment on Biju Patnaik, an iconic figure in the State, and wished the people on the occasion. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Biju Patnaik on the 'Utkal Dibas ...Read More >
New Delhi: Facile, politically convenient insinuations on Biju Patnaik warrant a closer look at a difficult phase in India's national security timeline, one where clear and present threats stood at odds with Jawaharlal Nehru's non-alignment model. The two clashed head on when China attacked India in 1962 and through this predicament emerged the 'Biju Way'. His was a strand of thinking that disrupted and questioned settled assumptions of the day, forcing Nehru to carve out a special corner for h ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 1 (PTI) BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Wednesday tendered an unconditional apology for his claim that former Odisha chief minister Biju Patnaik was the link between Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and the CIA during the war against China in the 1960s. Dubey chose the 'Utkal Dibasa', Odisha's foundation day, to apologise for the comment on Patnaik, an iconic figure in the state, and wished the people on the occasion. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Patnaik on the 'Utkal Dibasa', ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended warm greetings to Odisha on Utkala Dibasa, praising legendary leader Biju Patnaik as a towering figure whose life "epitomises strength, courage and an unwavering commitment to nation-building." The message, delivered via a personal letter to Chief Minister Mohan Majhi from Modi's Dibrugarh camp office, comes against the backdrop of a political controversy sparked by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's recent remarks linking Patnaik to the CIA ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has apologised for his recent comments on Odisha's former Chief Minister and iconic leader Biju Patnaik. In a social media post, Dubey stated that his remarks were misinterpreted and expressed regret if they hurt anyone's sentiments. Dubey had made the comments last week regarding Nehru-Gandhi family, which was perceived to be targeting Biju Patnaik. He clarified that his statement was a personal observation and not intended to hurt anyone. Besides, the BJP ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Amid the flare-up over BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's controversial statements linking former CM Biju Patnaik to the CIA, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Odisha Day on Wednesday wrote to chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi praising Biju, calling him a symbol of strength and courage. In his letter from his Dibrugarh camp office, Modi wrote, "This is the soil that nurtured the great Biju Patnaik, whose life epitomises strength, courage and an unwavering commitment to nation-building. Biju Bab ...Read More >
New Delhi: After several party leaders distanced themselves from his CIA connections remark on former Odisha Chief Minister late Biju Patnaik, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Wednesday tendered an apology on social media, saying his thoughts on former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru were misconstrued as being about Biju Babu. "Last week, while speaking to the media, an incorrect interpretation was drawn from my remarks regarding the Nehru-Gandhi family's exploits, specifically in reference to the hon ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 1 (PTI) BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Wednesday tendered an unconditional apology for his claim that former Odisha chief minister Biju Patnaik was the link between Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and the CIA during the war against China in the 1960s. He was criticised within and outside the BJP for the comment. Taking to X, the BJP Parliamentarian, said, "Last week, while speaking to the media, an incorrect interpretation was drawn from my remarks regarding the Nehru-Gandhi family ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): BJP leader and MP Nishikant Dubey on Wednesday clarified his remarks regarding the Nehru-Gandhi family, saying his comments were misinterpreted and apologising if anyone's sentiments were hurt. The controversy stems from Dubey's remarks on March 27, when he claimed that during the 1962 war with China, Jawaharlal Nehru fought the war with American funds and in collaboration with CIA agents, while Biju Patnaik, then Chief Minister of Odisha, acted as a link betwe ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey issued an unconditional apology on Wednesday amid widespread backlash over his recent comments claiming that freedom fighter and former chief minister Biju Patnaik served as a "link" between the US government, the CIA, and former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. "Last week, while speaking to the media, an incorrect interpretation was drawn from my remarks regarding the Nehru-Gandhi family's exploits, specifically in reference t ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Legislative Assembly was adjourned sine die on Tuesday night, wrapping up the 2026-27 Budget Session five working days ahead of its scheduled end on April 8. The sixth session of the 17th Assembly, which began on February 17 and was planned for 28 working days across two phases, ultimately functioned for only 22 days. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who also holds the finance portfolio, presented a Rs 3.10 lakh crore annual budget on February 20 during the first phas ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Opposition members in the Odisha Assembly on Tuesday strongly protested alleged "insult" to son of the soil and former chief minister Biju Patnaik by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey and demanded passage of a censure motion against the lawmaker. As soon as the House assembled for the Question Hour at 10.30 am, members of BJD, Congress and CPI(M) trooped into the Well of the House and raised slogans against the State's BJP government over its silence on Dubey's statement against Biju Patna ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: High political drama unfolded in the Odisha Assembly on Monday after controversial remarks by BJP Lok Sabha member Nishikant Dubey on former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik triggered a massive uproar, with Opposition members stalling proceedings and demanding a clarification from Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. As soon as the House assembled for the Question Hour, legislators from the Biju Janata Dal and the Indian National Congress rose in protest, raising slogans against Dubey and ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Mar 31 (UNI) The Odisha Assembly witnessed uproar on Tuesday following controversial remarks by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey against legendary leader Biju Patnaik. The Opposition strongly objected, demanding that Speaker Surama Padhy take up and pass a censure motion against the MP. The disruption began as soon as the House assembled for Question Hour. Members of the BJD, Congress, and CPI(M) rushed to the well of the House, raising slogans and creating a ruckus. Despite the chaos, the ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Mar 31 (PTI) Opposition members in the Odisha Assembly on Tuesday strongly protested alleged "insult" to son of the soil and former chief minister Biju Patnaik by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey and demanded passage of a censure motion against the lawmaker. As soon as the House assembled for the Question Hour at 10.30 am, members of BJD, Congress and CPI(M) trooped into the Well of the House and raised slogans against the state's BJP government over its silence on Dubey's statement against ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The BJD president, Naveen Patnaik, on Monday said BJP MP Nishikant Dubey needs to consult a "mental doctor" for making "outrageous" remarks against freedom fighter and former Odisha chief minister Biju Patnaik. Condemning Dubey's comments, the BJD chief said, "I think the BJP MP needs some mental doctor's attention for saying these outrageous things." Dubey, in a statement on March 27, had claimed that Biju Patnaik was the link between former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru and the ...Read More >
As soon as the house gathered, BJD's Sasmit Patra said, "We want to place on record our serious protest against the disparaging, false and concocted statements by Nishikant Dubey against Biju Patnaik". "This is the level that the ruling party has fallen to... this is utterly shameful," he said, announcing that the party was walking out. On Sunday, Patra resigned from the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications & IT in which is headed by Dubey, in protest against the disparaging rema ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The political row sparked by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's allegedly derogatory comments on ex-Odisha CM Biju Patnaik flared up on Monday as his own party colleague Baijayant Jay Panda slammed the remarks as "unworthy, uninformed and totally unacceptable".Panda said, "Biju uncle was a towering personality... He was one of the greatest patriots of modern Bharat. Casting aspersions on his patriotism is fantastical and patently ludicrous."In a post on X, Dubey had called Biju a "link" between ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday intensified its attack on BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, condemning his remarks against legendary leader Biju Patnaik as "insulting" and demanding an immediate, unconditional apology. Protests erupted in the state capital as the Biju Yuva Janata Dal and Chhatra Janata Dal staged demonstrations at Master Canteen Square, voicing strong opposition to Dubey's comments. At a press conference held at Shankha Bhavan, senior BJD leaders Debi Prasad Mishra and ...Read More >
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Monday clarified his remarks linking veteran Odisha leader and former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik to the CIA during the 1962 Sino-Indian War, insisting that he had not spoken against Biju Babu personally and that he holds the legendary leader in high esteem. In a post on X, Dubey defended himself and said, "What have we said against Biju Babu in it? I am doing a 365-day series on the misdeeds of the Nehru-Gandhi family. ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Mar 30 (PTI) Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's grand nephew Chandra Kumar Bose and several BJP leaders on Monday criticised saffron party MP Nishikant Dubey for claiming that former Odisha chief Miniser Biju Patnaik was the link between Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and the CIA during the war against China in the 1960s. The student and youth wings of the BJD, a party named after Patnaik who is an iconic figure in Odisha, took to the streets here to protest the remark of the BJP MP. I ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) The BJP on Monday sought to distance itself from party MP Nishikant Dubey's remarks on Biju Patnaik, with senior leader Baijayant Jay Panda saying that the late leader was a towering personality and any aspersions on his patriotism are "totally unacceptable". Dubey, in a statement on March 27, had claimed that Patnaik acted as a link between former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and the CIA during the war against China in the 1960s. Amid a row, BJP national vice presid ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday strongly condemned BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's objectionable remarks about the legendary politician Biju Patnaik and demanded an apology from the Godda MP. The Biju Yuva Janata Dal and Chhatra Janata Dal, the youth and student wings of the BJD, respectively, staged a protest at Master Canteen Square in Bhubaneswar, strongly opposing Dubey's remarks. During a press conference held at Shankha Bhavan (BJD headquarters), senio ...Read More >
New Delhi: The controversial remarks made by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey about Biju Patnaik figured in the Rajya Sabha with BJD floor leader Sasmit Patra registering a strong protest against the "disparaging, false and concocted" words and leading a walkout by the party members from the House. Soon after the House met for the day, Patra raised this issue suo motu. He had resigned from the Standing Committee on Communications and IT, headed by Dubey, on Sunday to express his ire over the BJP leader's ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Amid a political row, BJP's Lok Sabha member Nishikant Dubey on Monday defended his statements regarding former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik, asserting that he never disrespected the late leader and that his comments were targeted at the actions of the Nehru-Gandhi family. 'Biju Patnaik was a great freedom fighter. The Bharatiya Janata Party has always shown him respect. When Congress did Biju Babu an injustice, it was the Jan Sangh and the BJP that stoo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) The BJP's Nishikant Dubey on Monday refuted allegations that he disrespected Biju Patnaik, asserting that he always held the former Odisha chief minister in high regard, as political leaders from the state hit back at the MP. Dubey, in a statement on March 27, had claimed that Patnaik was the link between former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and the (US spy agency) CIA during the war against China in the 1960s. "There has never been any lack of respect for Biju Patnai ...Read More >
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