Naveen Patnaik-led BJD to push for Special Category Status for Odisha in Parliament

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has decided to renew its push for Special Category Status for Odisha. This decision emerged after a meeting chaired by BJD president Naveen Patnaik and attended by all nine of the party's Rajya Sabha MPs. The Special Category Status is sought to secure more financial assistance from the central government, which could significantly aid Odisha's development.