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Minister admits to black marketing of fertilisers in Odisha, Cong to stage protest on Sep 23
Odisha's Food and Supplies Minister admitted to urea black marketing amidst farmer outrage over fertilizer scarcity. Despite claims of sufficient stock, hoarding is suspected, leading to artificial shortages. Kisan Congress has called for statewide protests on September 23, including a Vidhan Sabha Gherao, to address the government's alleged inefficiency in controlling the situation.
Congress' Odisha unit asks aspiring candidates to deposit Rs 50,000 for campaign material
Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee has asked candidates to deposit Rs 50,000 for campaign materials. 3,000 applications have been received and candidates met in Puri. On Friday, the Congress party stated that it has received new notices from the income-tax department, demanding a payment of approximately Rs 1,823 crore.
Odisha Congress gives five guarantees to people ahead of polls
The opposition Congress in Odisha has introduced a five-point guarantee targeting the welfare of various societal sections, including youths, women, farmers, and the elderly. The promises include free power, employment for youths, loan waivers for women, farmers, and health assurance. The party aims to win 90 seats in the 2024 election.
Giridhar Gamang, Jayram Pangi may join Congress
Former Odisha Chief Minister Giridhar Gamang and ex-Koraput MP Jayram Pangi are expected to join the Congress ahead of the 2024 general elections, according to Congress MLA Taraprasad Bahinipati. Gamang and his son Sisir have already expressed their desire to join the party, while Pangi, who was elected to the Lok Sabha in 2009 as a BJD candidate and later joined BJP, has also reportedly shown interest. GAMANG has joined K Chandrasekhar Rao-led Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) after resigning from BJP a few months ago.
Congress brings back old war horse Sarat Pattnayak as Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee chief
The party during the period had contested at least three assembly by-elections, one panchayat and an urban body election under the leadership of Niranjan Patnaik, who publicly announced his reluctance to take the party's responsibility. Of the by-poll in three setas, Congress candidates had faced ignominy by losing deposits in two. The party's performance was also equally dismal in the recently concluded panchayat and urban polls.
OPCC president Niranjan Patnaik resigns after election debacle
"While the Congress faced defeat in the state, I too lost at the hustings," the Congress stalwart said.
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BJD, BJP dismiss exit poll predictions for nation and Odisha
Majority of the exit polls have projected that BJP would win more than half of the total 21 Lok Sabha seats in Odisha and the BJD getting reduced to single digit.
Congress senior leaders quit party in Odisha
Former union minister Chandra Sekhar Sahu, who was among those who left, said that for the last few years there has been a lack of discipline in the party.
Odisha Congress leaders' meeting with Rahul Gandhi stirs reshuffle hopes
Majhi, who stepped down last month from his post as VP of OPCC for the party’s debacle in three tier-locals polls held in February.
Odisha Congress leader Mohapatra no more
A three-time Congress MLA, Mohaptra was elected from Brahmagiri Aassembly constituency in Puri district in three consecutive elections in 1995, 2000 and 2004.
Rahul Gandhi to lead 'save farmers' march in Odisha on September 10
In a bid to strengthen the party in Odisha, Rahul is slated to lead a "save farmers march" in Bargarh district during his two-day visit.
Odisha Congress legislators meet Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi
"I have no idea about the purpose of their visit to Delhi," said Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) President Prasad Harichandan.
Congress calls 'dawn-to-dusk' Odisha bandh on June 26
Meanwhile, Vishwa Hindu Parishad also condemned mismanagement during Brahma Paribartan ritual and announced staging an agitation tomorrow.
Venkaiah Naidu exposes BJP's political helplessness: Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee
Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee today said Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu has "exposed" BJP's "political helplessness" by giving a call to non-Congress parties not to fall prey to Congress' alleged gameplan.
Congress seeks reason behind cut in allocation of welfare schemes from BJP
Dubbing the Narendra Modi regime as a government for "corporates", Harichandan claimed that there has been a cut by Rs 66,258.44 crore in 27 welfare schemes.
BJD sweeps urban local bodies election in Odisha
The ruling BJD today swept election in eight urban local bodies - three municipalities and five notified areas where polling was held yesterday.
Jayanthi Natarajan being used by BJP ahead of Delhi polls: OPCC
Jayanthi Natarajan was being "used" by BJP ahead of assembly elections in Delhi, Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) alleged it was part of a conspiracy.
Jayanthi Natarajan being used by BJP ahead of Delhi polls: OPCC
Alleging that Natarajan was being "used" by BJP ahead of assembly elections in Delhi, OPCC alleged it was part of a conspiracy by the saffron party.
Congress leader Mohan Nag passes away
Senior Congress leader and former Odisha minister Mohan Nag died at a private hospital here, family sources said today.
Congress to fight for help to cyclone-hit farmers in Odisha: Rahul Gandhi
"I have come here to get a first hand account of the damage caused by the cyclone and learn about the plight and sufferings of farmers whose crops were ruined," Gandhi said.
Congress terms BJP as "communal" and BJD a "corrupt" party
"Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his partymen are experts in spreading animosity among communities. They have shown the seeds of communalism in the country," AICC general secretary in-charge of Odisha B K Hariprasad alleged.
Leader of Opposition in Odisha Bhupinder Singh quits, joins BJD
Bhupinder Singh along with legislature party secretary Anup Sai resigned from the Congress today sending shockwaves in political circles in the state.
Congress demands CBI probe into Bhushan Steel Plant mishap
It was found that labour laws, Factory Act and Environment Act were violated, OPCC said adding truth would come out only through a CBI probe.
Govt caught unawares by sudden surge in river water post Phailin
Odisha Special Relief Commissioner P K Mohapatra admitted the government was caught unawares by a sudden surge in river waters in Balasore and Mayurbhanj districts in the aftermath of the cyclone Phailin.
Congress asks Naveen Patnaik to be realistic, not propagandist
Asking Patnaik to be realistic, Congress rejected Odisha govt's claim that it undertook the country's biggest ever evacuation operation by shifting about 9 lakh people to safe place ahead of cyclone Phailin.
Embarrassed Odisha Congress slams Tharoor for statement on Naveen Patnaik
Congress' Odisha unit today said it has lodged protest with party high command as he had no authority to speak on state matters.
Jagdish Tytler warns against indiscipline in Congress
"Indiscipline will not be tolerated in the party at all. Anybody indulging in acts of indiscipline will face action," Tytler said.
Cong seeks Prez help for Special category status for Odisha
Congress today urged President Pranab Mukherjee to grant Special Category State Status to Odisha.
BJD emerges winner in Athgarh assembly bypoll
Ruling BJD candidate Ranendra Pratap Swain today defeated his nearest Congress candidate Suresh Chandra Mohapatra by 47,390 votes in the by-election for Athgarh assembly seat in Odisha.
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