The Biju Janata Dal is an Indian regional political party with significant influence in the state of Odisha. It was founded by the former minister of mines and minerals of the Republic of India Naveen Patnaik on 26 December 1997 as a breakaway faction from the Janata Dal. The BJD is led by its founder as president of the party. The headquarters of the party is located in Forest Park, Bhubaneswar.
Odisha bureaucrat Sujata R Kartikeyan transferred by Election Commission for alleged misuse of public office, criticized by BJP for..
The ruling BJD in Odisha hints at an alliance with BJP ahead of elections. Discussions led by Naveen Patnaik and JP Nadda in Odisha..