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Former BJD RS MP Sujeet Kumar joins BJP

Earlier in the day, Sujit Kumar was expelled from the BJD with immediate effect for ‘anti-party activities’, according to a letter signed by BJD President Naveen Patnaik.

BJD’s triumph

Commenting on the fallout, Odisha’s Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik, has congratulated his party workers and thanked the public. He has described the result of the three-tier panchayat election as the outcome of “unwavering love”. The BJD, he said, had been turned into a “people’s movement through their dedicated hard work”.

Odisha: BJD in a tearing hurry for panchayat polls

Opposition political circles here point out at the ‘one scheme a day to keep the Opposition at bay’ while chiding at the plethora of schemes and doles dished out over the last one month . It clearly shows that ‘come what may’ the BJD government wants elections – both panchayat and urban local bodies.

BJD targets BJP over LPG price rise

Talking to media persons, Food and civil supplies Minister Ranendra Pratap Swain said LPG cylinder costs have risen to almost Rs 1000 and it is beyond the reach of the poor. Even the middle class is hit by the skyrocketing prices. The Ujjawal scheme has flopped, he charged while suggesting a subsidy of Rs 400 per cylinder.