Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Odisha CM Majhi Counters Patnaik's 'Traitor' Remark, Cites BJD's Past Actions
The new Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Majhi, responded strongly to the opposition leader, Naveen Patnaik.
Patnaik had called a candidate from Majhi's party a 'traitor' for the upcoming by-election.
Majhi said that Patnaik should not use that word because his own party, the BJD, has a history of bringing politicians from other parties into their fold.
He gave examples of when the BJD welcomed leaders from the Congress and even a candidate from the BJP, and then asked who the real traitor was.
Majhi also questioned if Patnaik himself truly understood the strong words being used in his name.
He also criticized the BJD for picking a candidate from another area for the local election.
This heated exchange is part of an important local election.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi accused BJD president Naveen Patnaik of hypocrisy and double standards over remarks against BJP candidate Jay Dholakia.
Majhi countered Patnaik's 'traitor' remark by highlighting instances where the BJD embraced opposition candidates and leaders.
The Chief Minister questioned the authenticity of Patnaik's statements, suggesting they might be dictated by aides.
Majhi criticized the BJD for selecting a candidate from outside the district for the Nuapada by-election.
The exchange is part of an intense campaign for the Nuapada Assembly bypoll, a significant contest for both the BJP and BJD.
- Who
- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, BJD president Naveen Patnaik, BJP candidate Jay Dholakia
- What
- CM Majhi launched a counterattack on Naveen Patnaik, accusing him of hypocrisy and double standards for calling the BJP candidate a 'traitor', and citing BJD's past actions of inducting opposition leaders and candidates.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Nuapada district, Odisha
- Why
- To campaign for the BJP candidate in the Nuapada Assembly bypoll and to counter Naveen Patnaik's remarks.
BJP (CM Mohan Majhi)
BJD (President Naveen Patnaik)
Definition of 'Traitor'
BJP (CM Mohan Majhi)
CM Majhi accused Naveen Patnaik of hypocrisy for calling the BJP candidate a 'traitor,' citing instances where the BJD embraced opposition leaders and candidates, including the spouse of a deceased Congress leader and a BJP candidate who was then fielded by the BJD.
BJD (President Naveen Patnaik)
Naveen Patnaik referred to the BJP's Nuapada Assembly bypoll candidate, Jay Dholakia, as a 'traitor.'
Candidate Selection
BJP (CM Mohan Majhi)
Majhi alleged that the BJD is resorting to 'political poaching' and bringing in candidates from outside districts, suggesting this shows desperation and questions who the 'real betrayer' is.
BJD (President Naveen Patnaik)
The BJD's candidate selection for the Nuapada bypoll has been questioned by Majhi, who stated the party imported a candidate from another district.
Patnaik's Statements
BJP (CM Mohan Majhi)
Majhi questioned whether Naveen Patnaik was personally aware of the statements made about him, hinting that his remarks might be dictated by aides.
BJD (President Naveen Patnaik)
Naveen Patnaik has made remarks against the BJP candidate.
- Speaker
- Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi
- Target
- BJD President Naveen Patnaik, BJD
- Location
- Nuapada district, Odisha
- Event
- Campaign rally for Nuapada Assembly bypoll
- Key Allegations
- Patnaik's 'hypocrisy' and 'political double standards' for calling BJP candidate Jay Dholakia a 'traitor', BJD's history of inducting opposition candidates, importing candidates from other districts.
- Context
- Fierce campaign for Nuapada bypoll, seen as a prestige battle.
Sources
Odisha Bypoll Battle: BJP to Field Two CMs in Nuapada on Thursday to Add Firepower to Campaign
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma, Raje hold roadshow for BJP nominee for Anta by-poll
Vishnu Deo Sai Targets Naveen Over Odia Language
