The Odisha Gana Parishad (Odisha Popular Association), was an Indian political party in the Indian state of Odisha, a splinter group of Biju Janata Dal.[1] The party was founded on October 29, 2000. The president of OGP was Bijoy Mohapatra.[2] Mahapatra had been expelled from BJD in February 2000. Mahapatra had come into conflict with BJD leader Navin Patnaik over the election of Dilip Ray to the Rajya Sabha.[3][4][5]
Odisha Gana Parishad | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | OGP |
| Founder | Bijoy Mohapatra |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Dissolved | 2007 |
| Split from | Biju Janata Dal |
| Merged into | Nationalist Congress Party |
| Ideology | Centre |
| Political position | Big tent |
| Colours | Pacific Blue |
| Alliance | Nationalist Congress Party |
In the 2004 elections, OGP was allied with Indian National Congress. OGP had four candidates to the Odisha state legislative assembly, out of whom two got elected.[6]
The student wing of OGP was called Orissa Chhatra Parishad.
In 2007, OGP merged with Nationalist Congress Party.[7]
References
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- ^ "Ex-BJP Leaders Could Be Assets for the BJD or Congress in Odisha". thewire.in. The Wire. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ^ "BJP, BJD rattled by formation of Orissa Gana Parishad". The Hindu. 6 November 2000. Retrieved 28 June 2019.[dead link]
- ^ Mohapatra throws challenge to Patnaik
- ^ "Mohapatra throws challenge to Patnaik". The Rediff. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
- ^ "Read a story of 64 yrs of regional parties in Odisha". dailypioneer.com. Daily Pioneer. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
- ^ "Bijay Mohapatra's possible Ghar Wapsi has many shades". newindianexpress.com. The New Indian Express. Retrieved 28 June 2019.