‘Political caste’: Three Patnaiks have held CM’s post in Odisha for 45 out of 77 years | India News – Times of India

BHUBANESWAR: The Patnaiks have been the most dominant force in Odisha’s political and economic landscape. Just three individuals from two Patnaik families – Janaki Ballav (JB), Biju and the latter’s son Naveen – have governed the state as chief ministers for 45 years of the 77 since Independence. In the last 32 years, however, Odisha…

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Rahul Gandhi working to take level of politics to new low, says Amit Shah on fake videos | India News – Times of India

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BJD’s Rengali pick used to paste posters, now is on them | India News – Times of India

BHUBANESWAR: Sudarshan Haripal‘s journey has been remarkable, transitioning from a humble beginning of pasting posters on walls to now being a poster boy after BJD fielded him from Rengali assembly seat.Sharing his experiences, the 42-year-old said his joining politics was situational. “A hand pump had broken down in my locality in Goashala village in 2012.I…

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‘Well thought out decision’: Boxer Vijender Singh on his switch from Congress to BJP | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Olympic medal-winning boxer Vijender Singh on Wednesday explained his switch from the Congress to the BJP, describing it as a “well thought out decision” after establishing a connection with the saffron party through a mutual acquaintance. Singh, who had previously aligned with the Congress before the 2019 Lok Sabha elections and was perceived…

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Will decide ‘very soon’ whether or not to join temple ceremony, says Mallikarjun Kharge | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said on Saturday he will take a decision “very soon” about whether or not to attend the Ram Temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22.Asserting that this was a matter of personal faith, not politics, Kharge also said anyone invited to attend, was free to decide. “It is…

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