Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Friday appointed Sasmit Patra as its leader in Rajya Sabha.
The party also appointed first-term MP Sulata Deo its chief whip in the Upper House, as per a statement.
The BJD has nine members in Rajya Sabha and 12 members in Lok Sabha.
Puri MP Pinaki Mishra is the BJD leader in Lok Sabha.
PTI
The shadow of Donald Trump, with trade and economic uncertainties linked to his return to the White House in January...
Read more
I n what appears to be a pro-incumbency mandate, the Mahayuti coalition led by the BJP swept the Maharashtra Assembly...
Read more
“India and Bangladesh share deep-rooted bonds of history, language, culture, and a multitude of other commonalities. The outstanding nature of...
Read more
Since its second term, the Modi government has retained top civil servants beyond retirement for ‘continuity in policymaking’. Weeks after...
Read more
