Speculation Mounts Over Naveen Patnaik’s Possible Rajya Sabha Candidature

Speculation Mounts Over Naveen Patnaik’s Possible Rajya Sabha Candidature

Speculation grows in Odisha’s political circles over whether Naveen Patnaik, Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister, will move to the Rajya Sabha. Four Rajya Sabha seats are set to fall vacant, and one is expected to go to the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) without contest. Party insiders suggest that the leadership is considering sending […] The post Speculation Mounts Over Naveen Patnaik’s Possible Rajya Sabha Candidature appeared first on Prag…

Congress will fight Odisha Rajya Sabha Polls considering it as a Prestige Issue and meeting with Naveen Patnaik within a day or 2 , says PCC Chief Bhakta Das

By Our Correspondent BHUBANESWAR: Odisha PCC Chief Bhakta Charan Das Monday made it clear that the INC will fight Rajya Sabha polls in the State considering it as a prestige issue. Congress plans to field its own candidate and contest the polls independently, treating it as a prestige issue rather than being deterred by the lack of numbers. He has emphasized no fear of win or loss, stating the party will fight alone for the dignity of the party.…