Mon, 18 May 2026
Odisha News Updated May 18, 2026 · 00:56

BJP President Nitin Nabin Arrives in Odisha, Gets Rousing Welcome

BJP President Nitin Nabin arrived in Bhubaneswar for his first visit to Odisha since assuming office. He received a warm welcome from Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and other state BJP leaders at the airport. During his two-day stay, Nabin will lead key organizational meetings and strategic discussions with party officials. He will also visit the Jagannath Temple in Puri and interact with the Odisha Council of Ministers.

BJP President Nitin Nabin arrives in Odisha, receives warm welcome in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, May 18

Bharatiya Janata Party President Nitin Nabin arrived at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar late Sunday night as part of his two-day visit to Odisha.

This is his first visit to Odisha after assuming charge as the BJP President in January this year, succeeding J.P. Nadda.

Nabin was accorded a warm welcome at the airport by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, State BJP President Manmohan Samal, Deputy Chief Ministers Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Pravati Parida, along with other senior leaders and party workers.

He later proceeded in a special motorcade to the state guest house, where he will stay for the night.

Keeping in view the prevailing global fuel crisis and in accordance with the appeal made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP President Nabin was accorded a simple and modest welcome.

During his maiden visit, Nabin is scheduled to lead a series of key organisational meetings, training programmes, and strategic discussions with senior BJP leaders and office-bearers in Bhubaneswar.

As per the schedule, on Monday morning, the BJP President will attend the State Core Committee meeting, which will be held at the party's state office in Bhubaneswar. Thereafter, he will inaugurate the district-level Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Prashikshan Maha Abhiyan-2026 organised by the Bhubaneswar organisational district at the campus of Asian Institute of Physical Health University near IIT Bhubaneswar in Jatni area of Khordha district.

Later, Nitin Nabin along with his family is scheduled to visit Puri to offer prayers at the Jagannath Temple and partake in Mahaprasad, the sacred offering of the temple.

After returning to Bhubaneswar, Nabin will participate in meetings with state BJP office-bearers and various Morcha presidents on Monday afternoon. He will also chair an important meeting with members of the Odisha Council of Ministers.

The BJP President will interact and hold discussions with party leaders and members on various organisational and political issues concerning the party in the state before returning to Delhi.

BJP leaders and workers expressed excitement over the Nitin Nabin's first visit to Odisha after assuming office as the party President.

— IANS

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Arjun K
Dekho sab simple welcome ka drama hai 😄 First visit to Odisha and he's already treating Puri Jagannath darshan as a priority - smart move to connect with local faith. The training camp for district workers is impressive though. BJP is building from the ground up.
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Rahul R
Wait, I've been following politics for years. Isn't it a bit convenient that the "global fuel crisis" is mentioned as a reason for a simple welcome? 🤔 It's good to avoid waste, but let's be honest - this is standard protocol for any party president's first visit. Nothing extraordinary. Hope the meetings actually address Odisha's unemployment issues rather than just party logistics.
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Nitin Z
Good to see party leadership focusing on Odisha. Majhi as CM and now Nabin's visit - clear signal that BJP is serious about strengthening its presence in eastern India. The training program named after Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya shows ideological continuity. Hope he also listens to local leaders about farmers' issues.
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Rekha R
As a resident of Bhubaneswar, I appreciate that they avoided unnecessary road closures and traffic jams this time. Simple welcome = less inconvenience for common people. But I'm curious - what concrete steps are being discussed for Odisha's development? These organisational meetings are fine, but we need action on healthcare and education. 🏥📚
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Ashwin V
Nabin sahab ki arrival mein bada excitement hai! The Maha Abhiyan training for 2026 - that's forward planning. BJP

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