The government is considering referring the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a joint parliamentary committee for scrutiny. Congress, TMC and DMK have demanded its withdrawal, while the BJD supports further examination amid concerns over NGO funding and oversight
The BJD opposed a proposed 3,000 MW nuclear power plant in Odisha, alleging the BJP government is prioritising corporate interests over public safety. The party warned of statewide protests, citing concerns over nuclear risks, privatisation and inadequate government response
Former IAS officer Sujata Rout Karthikeyan, wife of VK Pandian, formally joined the Biju Janata Dal on Thursday. Welcoming her as a primary member, Naveen Patnaik dismissed leadership succession speculation and reaffirmed that he would lead the party in future elections
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has announced its MPs will abstain from voting in the Vice Presidential elections, citing its policy of maintaining equal distance from both the NDA and the INDIA bloc. Naveen Patnaik made the decision after consultations
He exuded confidence in BJD's victory in the Assembly elections and dismissed any potential impact of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Odisha, affirming it wouldn't sway Naveen Patnaik or the people of the state.
AAP questioned the stand of the YSRCP and the BJD supporting the BJP-led central government on the Delhi Services Bill saying that the decision must be due to some compulsions.
The BJD became the second party besides the YSR Congress, among those not formally aligned with either the ruling BJP or the opposition, to announce support to the Centre on the Delhi services bill
