Bhubaneswar, March 4 (IANS) Amidst the controversy over the rescheduling of celebration of Panchayati Raj Divas by the Odisha government, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday announced to hold state-wide protests across the state on March 6 against the government’s decision. During a press conference here on Tuesday, senior party leader Sanjay Das Burma … Read more
Bhubaneswar, March 4 (IANS) Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Chief Minister Mohan Majhi-led Odisha government, accusing it of disrespecting former Chief Minister late Biju Patnaik by deciding to observe Panchayati Raj Diwas on April 24 instead of March 5, the birth anniversary of the legendary leader. Speaking … Read more
Bhubaneswar, March 3 (IANS) The Odisha government announced on Monday that the annual Panchayati Raj Diwas will now be celebrated in the state on April 24, instead of March 5, which marks the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik. It is pertinent here to mention that the National Panchayati Raj Day, is being … Read more
Bhubaneswar, March 3 (IANS) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday demanded immediate intervention of the state government for the observance of Panchayati Raj Diwas on March 5, the birth anniversary of former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik. The birth anniversary of the legendary leader has been observed as Panchayati Raj Diwas every year in … Read more