Odisha Politics | Udaipur Kiran

Political Fallout After Death of Devotee During Puri Rath Yatra

17 Jul 2026 4:00 AM by Bhupendra Singh Chundawat

Bhubaneswar, July 17: The annual Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha, witnessed a tragic incident on Thursday when a devotee reportedly died due to a stampede. This incident has drawn sharp criticism from the main opposition party, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), as well as the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC), who have targeted the state … Read more

Political Turmoil in Odisha Amid Rising Violence

12 May 2026 2:12 AM by Bhupendra Singh Chundawat

Bhubaneswar, May 12: The opposition parties, including the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Congress, have targeted the Odisha government over allegations of deteriorating law and order in the state. During a press conference held at the BJD headquarters, the main opposition party claimed that incidents of violence are increasing day by day. Citing violent incidents … Read more