Biju Janata Dal
Biju Janata Dal | |
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| Abbreviation | BJD |
| Chairperson | Naveen Patnaik |
| Rajya Sabha Leader | Sasmit Patra |
| Founder | Naveen Patnaik |
| Founded | 26 December 1997 |
| Split from | Janata Dal |
| Headquarters | Sankha Bhawan Plot No. 798, Unit - VI, Bhubaneswar – 751001, Odisha, India |
| Student wing | Ipsita Sahu. |
| Youth wing | Chinmaya Sahu. |
| Women's wing | Snehangini Chhuria |
| Labour wing | Prafulla Samal |
| Peasant's wing | Biju Krusaka Janata Dal |
| Ideology | |
| Political position | Centre-left to centre-right |
| Colours | Green |
| ECI Status | State Party |
| Alliance |
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| Seats in Rajya Sabha | 7 / 245 |
| Seats in Lok Sabha | 0 / 543 |
| Seats in Odisha Legislative Assembly | 50 / 147 |
| Number of states and union territories in government | 0 / 31 |
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| Website | |
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The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is an Indian regional political party with significant influence in the state of Odisha. The party was established to uphold the legacy of former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik, uphold Odia nationalism, also to address the unique socio-economic challenges faced by the people of the state. The party aims to provide a platform for regional development, cultural identity, and social welfare.
Under the leadership of its founding president Naveen Patnaik, who served as Chief Minister from 2000 to 2024, the BJD emerged as a dominant political force in Odisha. In its first 11 years it had allied with the BJP, but afterwards it chose to be unallied. The party's governance has been marked by a focus on infrastructure development, poverty alleviation, and various welfare programs aimed at improving the quality of life for its citizens. The BJD has consistently won a significant share of seats in both state and national elections, reflecting its strong grassroots support and commitment to regional issues. The headquarters of the party is located in Forest Park, Bhubaneswar.