Tag: Biju Janata Dal (BJD)

BJD’s Naveen Patnaik Slams BJP Govt After Fourth Girl in a Month Dies by Self-Immolation in Odisha

He highlighted a disturbing trend, noting that four young girls have died in similar circumstances within a month.

August 12, 2025

Mortal Remains of Puri Teen Arrive in Odisha; Political Row Erupts Over Tragic Death

The incident has sparked a political controversy in the state. Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Niranjan Bishi criticized the ruling administration, calling the incident a "grave law and order failure."

August 4, 2025

Odisha Burn Case: Victim’s Mortal Remains to Be Airlifted to Bhubaneswar Amid Outrage Over Women’s Safety

The case has ignited widespread outrage and political tension in Odisha, with opposition leaders slamming the state government over deteriorating law and order and women’s safety.

August 3, 2025

Death of 15-Year-Old Burn Victim Sparks Outrage, BJD MP Calls It a ‘Grim Reminder’ of Law and Order Collapse in Odisha

Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik expressed sorrow over the girl’s death, posting on X: “Deeply saddened and anguished… My condolences to the young girl and prayers are with the family members in their hour of grief.”

August 3, 2025

“Odisha Becoming Unsafe for Women”: Naveen Patnaik Slams BJP Govt After Girl Set Ablaze in Puri

Reacting to the incident in which a 16-year-old girl was allegedly set on fire in broad daylight under Balanga police station limits, Patnaik expressed deep anguish and questioned the safety of women under the current regime.

July 19, 2025

Balasore Self-Immolation Tragedy Sparks Protests: BJD Workers Detained, Water Cannons Deployed

“The victim should get justice. The Chief Minister and Education Minister must resign,” a BJD protester said.

July 16, 2025

BJD Launches ‘Balasore Bandh’ After College Student’s Death Following Alleged Sexual Harassment

Angered by what they termed the state government's inaction, BJD workers took to the streets, burning tyres and blocking roads to demand justice.

July 16, 2025

“This Was Planned Injustice”: Naveen Patnaik Slams Odisha Govt Over Balasore Student’s Death

The student, from Fakir Mohan Autonomous College, died after setting herself on fire, allegedly in protest over prolonged sexual harassment by her professor and repeated institutional neglect of her complaints.

July 15, 2025

Puri Stampede: Naveen Patnaik Condoles Victims, Slams Odisha Govt for ‘Glaring Incompetence’

Taking a sharp dig at the Odisha Government, Patnaik called the incident a result of “abysmal failure” in crowd management.

June 29, 2025

Naveen Patnaik Voices Concern Over Delay in Nandighosha Chariot Pulling During Puri Rath Yatra

Taking to social media platform 'X', Patnaik refrained from directly blaming the administration but said the unfolding of events during one of Odisha’s most sacred religious celebrations left devotees deeply disappointed.

June 28, 2025