The position of the Vice Chairperson in the Paradip Municipality went to an independent candidate due to a suspected cross voting by the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Councillors in the Urban Local Body (ULB).The elections to the Vice Chairperson position in Paradip ULB, was conducted on Thursday where Chabilata Rout, an independent candidate belonging to…Continue Reading

Independent ZP Candidates Likely To Play Spoiler For BJD Plans

Disgruntled Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leaders who are contesting the Zilla Parishad elections independently after they were denied party tickets are perceived as a headache for the party.Out of the total 298 independent Zilla Parishad candidates, a majority are these disgruntled BJD leaders who are believed to be capable enough to throw a spanner in…Continue Reading