 | Arka Keshari Deo, wife Malavika join BJPThe Deo couple and their supporters joined the saffron party during the ‘Misrana Parba’ held at the state BJP office in the presence of state president Manmohan Samal. |
 | BJD's preparatory meets ahead of elections concludeThe party leaders emphasised the need to highlight the developmental work done under the BJD government and effectively communicate to the public. |
| BJD puts off constituency review after buzz over Centre’s poll planThe ruling outfit, meanwhile, maintained it is prepared to face elections anytime. |
 | A tightrope walk for Biju Janata Dal?While the no-trust motion could be taken up this week, political pundits would surely be keeping an eye on how BJD maneuvers the sensitive matter that has left the entire nation outraged. |
 | Union Minister should take cue from Odisha’s anti-graft crusade: BJDTerming Pradhan’s allegations as baseless and unfortunate, the BJD national spokesperson said stringent action has been taken against 180 corrupt officials in last three years. |
| Factionalism delays BJD district restructuringSources in BJD maintained three of them Mallick, Nayak and Muduli were asked to resign as part of the party’s one man, one post principle. |
