State party · BJD
Biju Janata Dal
The Biju Janata Dal was formed in 1997 in memory of Biju Patnaik. Under Naveen Patnaik it governed Odisha for 24 uninterrupted years (2000–2024) — the second longest CM tenure in Indian history.
Founded
26 December 1997
Founder
Naveen Patnaik
Headquarters
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
President / Leader
Naveen Patnaik
Election symbol
Conch
Party colours
Green, white
Alliance
None
Active in
Odisha (principal opposition since 2024)
Ideology
Odia regionalismWelfare-state populismCentrism
History
Originally allied with the BJP, the BJD broke away in 2009 and won subsequent elections on its own. In 2024 the party lost both the assembly and parliamentary elections in Odisha to the BJP.
Political positions
Welfare schemes such as KALIA and Mission Shakti, women-led self-help groups, disaster management leadership, and Odia identity.
Notable leaders
- • Naveen Patnaik
- • V. K. Pandian
- • Pinaki Misra
Notable controversies & cases
- 01Chit-fund scams (Saradha, Seashore) led to investigations involving several Odisha politicians.
- 02Mining lease irregularities flagged by the Justice M. B. Shah Commission.
Sources & references
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