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Berhampur, This southern Odisha town in Ganjam district which is also known as the silk city of Odisha will witness a battle between two <keyword id="20781354" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="turncoats" source="keywords">turncoats</keyword> in the Lok Sabha elections. The ruling <keyword id="19967865" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Biju-Janata-Dal" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Biju Janata Dal" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Biju Janata Dal">Biju Janata Dal</keyword> headed by <keyword id="20330417" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Chief-Minister-Naveen-Patnaik" source="keywords">Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik</keyword> has fielded <keyword id="21246653" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bhrugu-Baxipatra" source="keywords">Bhrugu Baxipatra</keyword>, who till last week was vice president of the BJP Odisha unit while the BJP has put up <keyword id="21149943" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Pradeep-Panigrahy" source="keywords">Pradeep Panigrahy</keyword>, who was expelled from the BJD, as its nominee for the <keyword id="21246654" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="berhampur-lok-sabha" source="keywords">Berhampur Lok Sabha</keyword> constituency. Panigrahpy, a three-time MLA from Gopalpur Assembly constituency was once a close aide of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and even looked after the Ganjam district affairs of the regional party, before being expelled from the BJD. The Congress has fielded Rashmi Ranjan Patnaik for the Berhampur Lok Sabha constituency. The Berhampur Lok Sabha constituency was once a strong citadel of the Congress and even Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao had won the Berhampur Lok Seat seat in the 1996 elections. Ganjam district has been a BJD bastion since 2009. The district is also the home district to Naveen Patnaik's Assembly constituency, Hinjili. BJD has won 12 of the 13 Assembly seats in the district in 2019 elections. The fight for the Berhampur Lok Sabha seat will be mainly between two turncoats Bhrugu Baxipatra of BJD and Pradeep Panigrahy of the BJP though the Congress nominee is also in the fray. Panigrahy was expelled from the BJD on charge of "anti-people activities" and was also arrested on alleged corruption cases by the Naveen Patnaik government. The BJP candidate in his public meetings is telling the people 'Etha ra Leka Chhi Da e Deba' (This time will end the chapter). The Gopalpur MLA is asking the electorate the end their inclination towards Naveen Patnaik, who he accused of running the government through outsourcing manner. Panigarhy is also trying to invoke Ganjam sentiment among the people as his rival Baxipatra's activities were mostly confined to the neighbouring Rayagada district before moving to Ganjam in 2019. To defeat Panigrahy, BJD has picked up BJP's former Berhampur nominee Baxipatra with the sole intention of capturing a certain portion of saffron votes. Both parties are fighting hard to win the Berhampur Lok Sabha seat, which is considered the gateway to southern Odisha. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's close aide and BJD leader VK Pandian in a meeting in Bhubaneswar on Sunday appealed to people to vote for the Conch symbol of the regional party. "Please do not see who is a candidate. The chief minister is contesting in all the 147 assembly seats and 21 Lok Sabha constituencies," Pandian said appealing to people to look at Patnaik and Conch symbol alone while going to vote. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections BJD candidate Chandrasekhar Sahu had won the Berhampur Lok Sabha by 94,000 votes defeating his BJP opponent Bhrugu Baxipatra. Apart from voters, the party workers of both the political parties at the grassroots level also seem to be confused. "We have to campaign for the candidate whom we had strongly opposed last time (2019 LS election)," said a BJD worker from Ganjam district. The seven Assembly constituencies under the Berhampur Lok Sabha seat are - Chhatrapur, Gopalpur, Berhampur, Digapandi and Chikita in Ganjam district and Mohana and Parlakhemundi in neighbouring Gajapati district. Of the seven, five seats in Ganjam district are held by the ruling BJD while Mohana and Parlakhemundi are represented by Congress and BJP respectively in the Assembly. Berhampur Lok Sabha seat will go to polls along with three other Lok Sabha constituencies Nabarangpur, Koraput and Kalahandi on May 13.

Odisha's Silk city and its two turncoats to battle it out this Lok Sabha election

The <keyword id="14666" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="BJP">BJP</keyword> might have gained few Lok Sabha seats from <keyword id="6357961" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="odisha">Odisha</keyword>, but it hasn’t been able to dethrone the state’s chief minister of 19 years – <keyword id="43385" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Naveen-Patnaik">Naveen Patnaik</keyword>. Patnaik, who has been in power for four consecutive terms, faced threat from BJP’s rising popularity in the state. What’s interesting is that Odisha has been one of the states which saw a rising influence of the BJP. In the 2014 general elections, the BJP had barely managed to bag one seat from the state. But this time around, the BJP has managed to get 7 seats from the state. The exit polls had predicted 10 seats for the BJP. Interestingly, BJP used to be an ally for the <keyword id="42474" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="BJD">BJD</keyword> until 2009 when the two parties split up reportedly due to seat allocation differences. Naveen Patnaik, has gone on to win a record fifth term as the Chief Minister of the state. However, in the past year, several BJD top leaders exited the party – with founding member and Kendrapada MP Baijayant Panda joining the BJP. Panda went on to be the National Vice-President of the BJP. While rumours of his ill-health have also been doing the rounds, to dissipate those rumours, Patnaik even<a href="https://indianexpress.com/elections/rumours-of-naveen-patnaiks-ill-health-bjd-releases-his-exercise-video-on-whatsapp-lok-sabha-elections-5661233/"> released </a>a video of him working out and also gave out interviews while in the gym. Patnaik comes from one of Odisha’s political legacy families. His father Biju Patnaik was the third Chief Minister of the state from the Janata Dal. When his father had passed away in 1997, Naveen Patnaik fought Lok Sabha elections to win from the Aska parliamentary constituency. Three years later, in the Assembly elections, Patnaik, having formed his political party Biju Janata Dal, went on to win the elections. In the 2014 assembly elections in Odisha, Patnaik’s BJD won by securing 117 seats out of the 147 seats in the state assembly. See Also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/politics/elections/odisha-lok-sabha-election-result-2019-bjp-vs-bjd-vs-congress/articleshow/69450429.cms">Odisha Lok Sabha Election Result 2019</a>

Odisha election results 2019: Naveen Patnaik returns for a record fifth-term, but loses few Lok Sabha seats to BJP

The <keyword id="6357961" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="odisha" source="Orion">Odisha</keyword> government on Monday announced a three per cent hike in dearness allowance for its employees and <keyword id="6379276" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="pensioners" source="Orion">pensioners</keyword>. Chief Minister <keyword id="43385" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="naveen-patnaik" source="Orion">Naveen Patnaik</keyword> approved the proposal for increasing DA from 31 per cent to 34 per cent, effective from January 1, 2022, an official release said. Four lakh employees and 3.5 lakh pensioners will be benefitted. The arrears of DA for the months from January to August will be disbursed separately, the release said. SEE ALSO : <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/cheetahs-brought-from-namibia-savour-their-first-meal-in-india-appear-playful/articleshow/94304567.cms">Cheetahs brought from Namibia savour their first meal in India, appear playful</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/enough-wheat-stock-in-india-govt-to-take-action-against-hoarders-if-needed-food-secy/articleshow/94304468.cms">Enough wheat stock in India; Govt to take action against hoarders if needed: Food Secy</a>

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Bhubaneswar, Feb 27 () With Japan governmentexpressing interest to invest in Odisha's steel sector, thestate government on Thursday offered an exclusive JapaneseIndustrial Cluster &amp; Township near here.Already in pact with some Indian industries withstakes in Odisha, Japan has expressed keen interest to investin different sectors including steel and tourism in the state.Japanese Ambassador to India, Santoshi Suzuki, who metOdisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik here along with UnionSteel Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, said they are interested toinvest in the state.Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik made an offer for anexclusive Japan Industrial Cluster and Township near here.Patnaik also urged the Japanese Ambassador to considerto be a partner country for the Make-in-Odisha Conclave-2020."We had a very good discussion regarding the futureinvestment in this very important state in the area of steelindustry," Suzuki told reporters.Asked about any specific plan for the immediateinvestment in the state, Suzuki said, "I represent thegovernment. The Japanese businessmen and industries willdecide on that mater. However, Odisha has huge potential insteel, tourism and other sectors."Union Steel Minister Dharmendra Pradhan who hails fromthe state said, "Japanese company Nippon and ArcelorMittalhave a joint venture to develop Esar Steel Pellet plant atParadip while Japan's JFE Holdings and JSW Steel Ltd have tiedup for Bhushan Steel Ltd."The Japanese are indirectly investing in Odisha, hesaid.In order to meet India's goal of achieving 300 MTPAsteel production, Pradhan said Odisha will have a major role.Therefore, he said, the steel sector in the stateshould grow."Both the Government of India and the Government ofOdisha have informed Suzuki about the facilities to beprovided to Japanese investors," Pradhan said.The state government also informed the Japanesedelegation that Odisha now is the highest producer of steel inIndia and will provide a huge opportunity for ancillary anddownstream industry. AAMNN NN

Odisha offers exclusive Japanese industrial cluster & township

<ul><li>Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced a 33% reservation quota for women for BJD Lok Sabha seats. </li><li>The opposition has termed it a ‘pre-poll game plan’ to enhance female voters. </li><li>The last Lok Sabha elections recorded 61 women leaders in the country.</li></ul>In a bid to woo women voters in the upcoming general elections, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, on Sunday <a href="https://www.news18.com/news/politics/bjd-will-reserve-33-seats-for-women-says-naveen-patnaik-ahead-of-poll-schedule-announcement-2062231.html">announced</a> a 33% reservation quota for women for its Lok Sabha seats. That means out of total of 21 tickets, seven will be reserved for women. While addressing a function in Kendrapada, Patnaik reportedly said that the government will send 33% women to Parliament in the upcoming elections, calling it a benchmark for ‘women empowerment’ in the country. If India has to compete globally, with countries including America and China, women empowerment is a must, he added. The move was, however, labeled as a ‘pre-poll game plan’ by the opposition parties, to increase the number of women voters. The party also faced criticism for introducing reservation quota just ahead of election schedule announcement. Presently, the state has three women Lok Sabha MPs. Its state assemblies have 12 women MLAs. In 2014 Lok Sabha elections, the BJD secured 20 of 21 seats. Taking a step towards women empowerment, Patnaik, in December, had also seeked to pass Women’s Reservation Bill, which was pending in Lok Sabha. Women participation has been increasing in politics, though far from the 33% quota, previous Lok Sabha elections <a href="https://www.ndtv.com/elections-news/election-results-2014-61-women-elected-to-lok-sabha-562470">recorded</a> 61 women leaders. The proportion of ministerial posts held by women in India is low. Presently, India has 64 women leaders in 545 Member of Parliament, according to the World Economic Forum. Separately, bridging the gender gap in the country, a National <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india-has-a-new-all-women-political-party-aimed-at-bridging-the-gender-gap/articleshow/67144962.cms">Women’s Party</a> was also launched in December last year aimed at ensuring 50% participation from women in the Parliament. The party will also reportedly contest in Lok Sabha elections next month. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india-has-a-new-all-women-political-party-aimed-at-bridging-the-gender-gap/articleshow/67144962.cms">India has a new 'all women' political party aimed at bridging the gender gap in its Parliament</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/general-elections-2019-india-expects-over-15-million-first-time-voters-in-the-18-19-year-age-group/articleshow/68353207.cms">General Elections 2019: India expects over 15 million first-time voters in the 18-19 year age group</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/general-elections-2019-election-commission-to-closely-monitor-social-media-regulate-all-political-ads/articleshow/68351473.cms">General Elections 2019: Election Commission to 'closely monitor' social media, regulate all political ads</a>

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Each state in India is governed by a chief minister who has been voted into power. Union territories, on the other hand, have a governor at the helm with the exception of Delhi and Puducherry, who also have serving chief ministers. A chief minister’s term lasts five years, however there are no restrictions on the number of times an official can be reelected. As such, Odisha’s Naveen Patnaik has been in office since March 2000 having served as chief minister for over 19 years. A stark gender disparity also stands out. Among the 30 heads of state, only one is a woman — Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal. Aside from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress, no longer political party has more than one chief minister in office. Here’s a short introduction to all the current ruling CMs of Indian states and UTs:

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India on Wednesday successfully test-fired an extended- range supersonic <keyword id="144458" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="cruise-missile">cruise missile</keyword> <keyword id="42900" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="BrahMos">BrahMos</keyword> with an indigenous booster from a test facility off the <keyword id="6357961" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="odisha">Odisha</keyword> coast. The missile was launched around 10.30 am from a mobile launcher at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Balasore district, sources said. An Indo-Russian joint venture, BrahMos missile has a strike range of about 400 km. "Congratulate @DRDO_India on the successful test-firing of an extended range BrahMos supersonic cruise missile. The missile with an indigenous booster will further strengthen India's defence capability," tweeted Odisha Chief Minister <keyword id="43385" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Naveen-Patnaik">Naveen Patnaik</keyword>. It is the second time that the extended-range version of BrahMos has been test-fired. BrahMos missile was originally built with a range of 290 km. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/lakshmi-vilas-bank-down-5-as-concerns-over-clix-capital-merger-deepen/articleshow/78399789.cms">Lakshmi Vilas Bank is down nearly 5% as concerns over Clix Capital merger deepen</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/enterprise/news/airtel-launches-new-cybersecurity-product-with-cisco-radware-vmware-and-forcepoint-for-enterprises-it-took-100-crore-and-over-a-year-to-set-up/articleshow/78403006.cms">Airtel launches new cybersecurity product with CISCO, Radware, VMware, and Forcepoint for enterprises — it took ₹100 crore and over a year to set up</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/babri-masjid-demolition-case-cbi-special-court-acquits-all-accused-judge-says-demolition-was-not-pre-planned/articleshow/78401534.cms">Babri Masjid demolition case: CBI Special Court acquits all accused, judge says ‘demolition was not pre-planned’</a>

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Hyderabad, Mar 28 (): Infrastructure major, MeghaEngineering and Infrastructure Limited (MEIL) offered ahelping hand to various states in the battle againstcoronavirus.MEIL managing director PV Krishna Reddy has donated Rs5 crore each to the Chief Minister's relief funds of AP andTelangana.The infra major has handed over a cheque for Rs 2crore to Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, Rs onecrore to Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.Similarly, Greenko, city-based renewable powerproducer, has announced Rs 10 crore donation to the centre,Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.The company announced Rs five crore to the centre, andRs 2.5 crore each to the Chief Minister's relief funds of APand Telangana, Greenko said in a statement issued on Fridaynight."At Greenko, we care deeply for our people andcommunities and wish to contribute in all ways possible toovercome this global challenge," it said. GDK SS

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In a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister <keyword id="43385" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Naveen-Patnaik">Naveen Patnaik</keyword>, the Odisha government has decided to auction all new non-coal mines, and also those which are due for renewal. 
 
"This is a historic decision to bring transparency in allocation of natural resources by putting an end to the hitherto monopoly system. The state can utilise its flagship development schemes like Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana for shelter, security and other welfare schemes for poor people," said Patnaik. He also expressed hope that it would help the state generate considerable revenue. 
 Chief Secretary <keyword id="2423767" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="GC-Pati">GC Pati</keyword> said that the decision was taken in accordance with the <keyword id="6354977" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="Supreme-Court">Supreme Court</keyword>’s judgment. It would help in bringing transparency in the allocation process, he added. 
 
"We expect an annual revenue of about Rs 10,000 crore through auction route which is almost double the amount of the revenue being presently generated from mining sector in the state," the chief secretary said. 
 
"All pending applications for grant/renewal of major mineral leases will also be disposed in conformity to this policy decision. Leasing of major minerals through public auction will be made after obtaining leave of the Supreme Court by filing appropriate petitions," he added. 
The government will finalise modalities of the auction within two months.

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