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BJD accuses the Odisha Chief Minister of compromising the state's interests in the Mahanadi water dispute and demands the government disclose details of discussions held in New Delhi.

Congress and BJD criticized the BJP government for the medical PG exam paper leak in Odisha. The MKCG Medical College authority is investigating the incident, calling it malpractice.

Susant Singh, a prominent leader from western Odisha, represented the Bhatli assembly constituency for three consecutive terms in 2009, 2014, and 2019 on a BJD ticket. He died at the age of 53.

20 lakh names were deleted from the electoral roll after SIR Phase I in Odisha, but the BJD challenges the draft report, stating 27 lakh voters were excluded instead. The discrepancy highlights a disagreement over the actual number of deletions.

Naveen Patnaik criticized the Odisha government for mishandling school textbooks, demanding the resignation of School and Mass Education Minister Nityanand Gond. The BJD party accused the government of massive embezzlement of funds in textbook printing.

Sujata Rout is highlighted as a key figure for BJD's revival efforts in Odisha, leveraging her connections with women SHG leaders to mobilize support for the party ahead of upcoming panchayat elections.

Odisha Speaker Surama Padhy dismissed petitions from BJD and Congress seeking the disqualification of 11 MLAs. The petitions alleged the MLAs' conduct was inconsistent with their election mandate as BJD candidates, leading to voluntary relinquishment of party membership.

BJD criticized the Union Cabinet for the 11-year delay in approving the ₹8301-crore Odisha Coastal Highway Project between Rameshwar and Paradip, which connects Konark.