Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Odisha Congress Uses New Strategy to Challenge BJP and BJD
The Congress party in Odisha is trying to shake things up using a special plan.
They are using a move called the "Athakathi model" to challenge both the BJP and the BJD parties.
They want to vote to show they don't trust the government, especially when it comes to women's safety.
If the BJD doesn't support them, they will be portrayed as working with the BJP.
The ruling party is ready to respond by bringing up old issues.
However, a recent arrest within the Congress party makes their current stance more difficult.
Odisha Congress is using a strategy called the "Athakathi model" to challenge the BJP and BJD.
The Congress initiated a no-confidence motion against the BJP government focusing on women's safety.
Congress hopes to reposition itself as the main opposition by challenging BJD's role.
BJP plans to counter Congress with past controversies if the motion is debated.
Congress's campaign faces challenges due to a recent arrest of its student leader.
- Who
- Bhakta Charan Das (OPCC President), BJP, BJD, and political commentators.
- What
- Congress's strategy to challenge the BJP and BJD through a no-confidence motion.
- When
- The upcoming Assembly session in September.
- Where
- Odisha Legislative Assembly
- Why
- To regain political ground and challenge the ruling BJP, focusing on women's safety.
Congress
BJP
No-Confidence Motion
Congress
No-confidence motion is necessary for women's safety.
BJP
Opposes the no-confidence motion, raising past controversies.
- Initiator
- Bhakta Charan Das (OPCC)
- Target
- BJP government and BJD
- Issue
- Women's safety
- Congress Seats
- 14
