Rent Seeking Hindutva Way of Intoxicating People in Odisha
The toxic Hindutva ideology, led by the BJP, came to power under the pretext of upholding ‘Odia Asmita’ (pride in Odia identity) and addressing the everyday needs of the people…
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Meaning of Hindutva Hooliganism in the Odisha Legislative Assembly
On March 11, 2025, the people of Odisha witnessed a historic low in the Odisha State Legislative Assembly, where ruling party BJP Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) attacked opposition…
‘Odia Asmita’ Under Hindutva Politics: How the IMF Shapes Odisha’s Development
‘Odia 'Asmita' (pride or self-respect) played a significant role in turning the electoral tide in favour of the BJP in the state. Hindutva politics successfully mobilised the masses and captured…
Odisha Government’s Subhadra Scheme: Inability to Empower Common People
The Odisha government is making all efforts to create new excitement among the state’s residents regarding the “Subhadra Scheme”. The government is using its machinery to project it as “self-reliant,”…
Dominance of Mining Corporations and Distressed Democracy in Odisha
Odisha is home to abundant reserves of high-grade natural resources like iron, bauxite, chromite, and manganese ore, along with other valuable minerals such as coal, limestone, dolomite, tin, nickel, vanadium,…
Poor People in the Rich District of Keonjhar in Odisha
In Odisha's mineral map, Keonjhar district generates huge revenue for the state. This northern district boasts vast reserves of iron ore, chromite, limestone, dolomite, nickel, granite, and more. According to…
The children of PVTG communities must not be deprived of food security; Reopen the creches immediately
It is a matter of grave concern that the government of Odisha has unilaterally stopped the three-year-long Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) nutrition development programme (A community based creche program)…
Rising Communal Tensions in Odisha
Odisha, India – The Ganatantrik Adhikar Suraksha Sangathan (GASS) expresses concern over the rising communal tensions in Odisha, a state traditionally known for its peace and harmony. Recent developments, including…
Buddhist Heritage Tourism most unexplored in Odisha
With the increasing expansion of modern travel facilities around the world, the tourism sector has emerged as one of the most visible sources of economic activities. Heritage and historical monuments…
The commercial extraction of coal is not beneficial to Odisha and local communities
The ongoing auction of 16 non-coking coal blocks declared by the Union Coal ministry, may not be beneficial to Odisha because the periodic royalty revisions have not been done and…
Prosperous Gods and Goddesses in the World of Pauperised People in Odisha
Homelessness is on the rise in both urban and rural areas of Odisha, exacerbating the struggles of its inhabitants. Currently, 11.07 percent of the population in the state lives in…
Divisive Dividends of Hindutva Politics in Odisha
Over two decades ago, Professor Pralay Kanungo outlined the ways in which Hindutva politics and its organisational strategies adapt to the diverse cultural, social, religious, and political conditions in Odisha.…
New Chief Minister and Old Habits of Hindutva Culture in Odisha
Mr. Mohan Charan Majhi took the oath as the new Chief Minister of Odisha following the electoral defeat of the BJD led by Mr. Naveen Patnaik, who served as Chief…
Surrender to Hindutva: Ignominious Fall of the Naveen Era in Odisha Politics
“Here richly, with ridiculous display,The Politician's corpse was laid away.While all of his acquaintance sneered and slangedI wept: for I had longed to see him hanged.Another on the Same” ― Hilaire…
Odisha’s Democracy in Search of Identity
Democratic identity encompasses more than just political processes and governance structures; it is about the empowerment and development of citizens. At its core, democratic identity reflects the intricate interplay between…
Naveen Patnaik’s return to alliance with the BJP – Political suicide mission or electoral arithmetic?
There are numerous sources of political leadership in Indian politics, spanning from familial political legacies to issues rooted in economics, society, and culture. Political leadership emerges from various quarters, including…
Left Perspectives on BJD’s Temporary Compromise or Permanent Invitation to Hindutva in Odisha
The Government of Odisha, led by the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) under Chief Minister Mr. Naveen Patnaik, provides massive funding to revive all religious institutions and their practices in the…
Decoding the competitive religious politics between BJD and BJP in Odisha
If God loves all equally, then why do priests live in separate houses? Inequality is an inalienable core of religion and religious practices, which devalues human beings and their everyday…
Denials of Public Health in Odisha
As gods and goddesses receive the lion's share in the Government of Odisha's budget for electoral gains, the Chief Justice of the Odisha High Court, Dr. S. Muralidhar, has reprimanded…
Development Disgrace: Rich Gods, Goddesses, Poor People and Religious Expenditure in Odisha
“If gods, goddesses, and their abodes require state and government support for their survival and revival, citizens must abandon such gods, goddesses, governments, and electoral politics surrounding them. Instead, they…
Governance or Over-Centralisation? The 5T Initiatives by Government of Odisha
The 5T (Teamwork, Technology, Transparency, Time, and Transformation) initiatives introduced by the Government of Odisha aim to enhance governance efficiency and effectiveness. Chief Minister Mr. Naveen Patnaik emphasizes "the 3Ts…
Misplaced Priorities of Odisha Government Under Mr Naveen Patnaik
People in Odisha face a myriad of challenges, ranging from economic uncertainties, unemployment, illiteracy, homelessness, illness, underdevelopment, and regional tensions to environmental crises and public health emergencies in both urban…
Two Decades of Depoliticised Politics in Odisha Under Mr Naveen Patnaik
The classical Odia literature, art, architecture, stone carvings, and its historical and cultural heritage, along with distinct philosophical musings, stand as testaments to Odia renaissance of the state, society, and…
An Open Letter from People’s Movements to the Governor: Questioning the Make-in-Odisha Conclave and the Current Development Model
Respected Sir, We as concerned citizens, social activists, political and human rights activists, environmentalists and journalists and the leaders of twelve mass organizations on behalf of Bisthapan Birodhi Jana Andolon…
SCs still the most neglected in Odisha -Institutional mechanism is not effective
The social groups whose development is more linked to radical social change are the Scheduled Castes (SCs) in Odisha. The Government of India Scheduled Castes Order 1936 had identified 54…
Crying for school infrastructure and remedial classes, villagers chose wall-writing to bring government in their favour
More than 6000 wall-writings have been organised in 17 rural districts in the state, in efforts to raise public awareness and build pressure on the government. Bhubaneswar, 22nd July: Villagers…
Odisha: The cabinet decisions at the time of Corona, a red carpet for companies
The government of Odisha announced a huge financial ‘package’ of Rs17,000 crore in its cabinet meeting held on 29th May 2020. The government claims all declared funds would benefit people…
A Tale of Two States in India During Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has aggravated existing economic, and social crisis in India. The country is witnessing incomprehensible distress among the migrant workers, farmers, and poor masses both in urban and…
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