Meet Bhartruhari Mahtab, New Pro-Tem Speaker Of Lok Sabha
Bhartruhari Mahtab switched from Biju Janata Dal (BJD) to BJP just a few days before the Lok Sabha elections.
Jun 21, 2024, 16:49 PM IST
Bhartruhari Mahtab, Ex-BJD MP, Joins BJP; May Contest Lok Sabha Polls From Cuttack
He was first elected to the Lok Sabha in 1998 from Cuttack. He was re-elected to the Lok Sabha in 1999, 2004, 2009, and 2014. He retained the seat for BJD in 2019.
Mar 28, 2024, 15:15 PM IST
BJD opposes Chhattisgarh's barrage on Mahanadi
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) members on Wednesday demanded that the central government should take steps to stop construction of a barrage by BJP-ruled Chhattisgarh government on the Mahanadi river, and said the state of Odisha is "shocked" by the development.
Jul 20, 2016, 19:15 PM IST
India seeks transparency in election of UN Secretary-General
India on Wednesday called for doing away with "secret straw polls" to make the selection of the next Secretary-General more transparent, saying the process should not be a prerogative of the five permanent members of the Security Council.
Oct 21, 2015, 19:12 PM IST
BJD to support Insurance Bill
In a boost to the government, Biju Janata Dal today said it will support the Insurance Bill which will be moved in the Rajya Sabha on Monday.
Aug 02, 2014, 21:06 PM IST
