Opinion

Naveen Patnaik’s fall: How the BJP seized power in Odisha

By Subhadra Srivastava June 5, 2024 9 years of BJP government 9 years of PM Modi BJD BJD and YSRCP support Centre bjp eyes bengal telangana odisha Cow belt INDIA alliance Loksabha elections 2024 Navin Patnaik Saffron party

The BJP’s victory in Odisha is more than just a numerical win; it symbolises a seismic shift in power dynamics, ending a 24-year reign under Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief Naveen Patnaik. With 78 out of 147 assembly seats and 20 out of 21 Lok Sabha seats, the BJP’s ascendancy underscores its growing clout and strategic prowess in navigating complex electoral terrains.

Politics

‘Ye Sarkaar Topi walon ke khilaf hai’, says Lucknow’s Muslims

By Aditi Pandey May 19, 2024 atal bihari vajpayee CM Yogi adityanath election Hindu Imambara lucknow Muslims pm modi Rajnath Singh Ravidas Mehrotra religion Saffron party

Maruf, a Lucknow resident of 40 years, expresses concern over the escalating tensions between the communities, “The government is running an agenda. I’ve been in Lucknow for 40 years.”

India

Is Singham star Prakash Raj joining BJP? Actor busts rumours

By TNI Team April 6, 2024 BJP BJP wave Prakash Raj Saffron party singham Singham returns South Indian film Industry

The 59-year-old, renowned for his candid criticism of the Narendra Modi government, took to X (formerly Twitter) to sarcastically address the rumours that had sent waves across digital platforms.

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Naveen Patnaik’s fall: How the BJP seized power in Odisha

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