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Sujit Bisoyi

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Sujit Bisoyi is a Special Correspondent for The Indian Express. Based in Bhubaneswar, he provides in-depth reporting and analysis on the state’s governance, policy shifts, and the human stories that define the region's evolving narrative....Read More

Sujit Bisoyi is a Special Correspondent for The Indian Express. Based in Bhubaneswar, he provides in-depth reporting and analysis on the state’s governance, policy shifts, and the human stories that define the region's evolving narrative.

Expertise and Experience
  • Regional Political Authority: His coverage spans the long-standing tenure and eventual transition of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leadership under Naveen Patnaik to the current BJP-led administration. He is particularly noted for his "Decode Politics" and "Explained" series.

  • Conflict & Social Justice Beat: He provides critical, ground-level reporting on sensitive regional issues, including:

    • Tribal & Community Tensions: Authoritative coverage of ethnic clashes, such as those in Malkangiri between tribal groups and settlers, and their historical roots.

    • Internal Security: Monitoring the legal proceedings and special courts dedicated to high-profile cases involving Maoist leadership.

    • Social Advocacy: Investigative reporting on crimes against women, student welfare issues in institutional hostels, and the socio-economic struggles of marginalized communities.

Articles by Sujit Bisoyi

👁 Railway

Odisha BJP, BJD leaders unite in demanding rollback of move to shrink East Coast Railway

Apr 03, 2026 17:47 IST

Seen as an important part of the East Coast Railway zone, the Palasa-Ichchapuram section is set to...

Fri, Apr 03, 2026
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Days after she set herself on fire amid ‘harassment by male friend’, Odisha woman succumbs to burns

Apr 02, 2026 21:42 IST

According to police, she set herself on fire a day after she lodged a rape complaint against a man...

Thu, Apr 02, 2026
👁 ex-odishaday_expl hist

Odisha at 90: How a movement to unify Odia speakers created India’s first linguistic province

Apr 01, 2026 18:09 IST

Untiring efforts of Odia nationalists for more than three decades finally led to the creation of...

Wed, Apr 01, 2026
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Fleeing abuse at home, Andhra teen ‘gangraped’ after arriving in Odisha

Apr 01, 2026 15:48 IST

According to police, the girl’s stepfather abused her sexually, which made her run away from...

Wed, Apr 01, 2026
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BJP’s Nishikant Dubey issues ‘unconditional apology’ after outrage over remarks on Biju Patnaik

Apr 01, 2026 13:11 IST

BJP national vice president Baijayant Panda, whose family had close ties with Biju Patnaik, said...

Thu, Apr 02, 2026
👁 prison

Overcrowding, open bathing spaces for women among major issues in Odisha prisons: CAG report

Apr 01, 2026 06:55 IST

The report also flagged a lack of required security equipment and an inadequate number of prison...

Wed, Apr 01, 2026
👁 Nishikant Dubey

‘Unworthy, uninformed’: BJP’s Nishikant Dubey comes under fire from party colleague Baijayant Panda over Biju Patnaik remarks

Mar 30, 2026 20:31 IST

BJP national vice president and MP Baijayant Panda says ‘casting aspersions’ on Biju...

Tue, Mar 31, 2026
👁 Naveen Patnaik

‘He needs mental health doctors’ attention’: Naveen Patnaik slams Nishikant Dubey for his comment on father Biju

Mar 30, 2026 14:50 IST

Dubey also alleged that Biju Patnaik, father of former CM and BJD chief Naveen Patnaik, was...

Mon, Mar 30, 2026
👁 BJD MP Sasmit Patra

Nishikant Dubey’s CIA ‘link’ remarks on Biju Patnaik trigger storm, BJD MP quits parliamentary panel

Mar 30, 2026 05:55 IST

BJP MP Dubey had alleged that former Odisha CM Biju Patnaik had acted as a ‘link’ between the...

Mon, Mar 30, 2026
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LPG crisis, lockdown rumours and an exit from Surat: Why many Odia migrants are back home

Mar 29, 2026 06:30 IST

As the Iran war shows no signs of abating, hundreds of workers are returning from Surat, where they...

Sun, Mar 29, 2026
👁 nitin

Odisha BJP MLA fires during Ram Navami procession; case registered

Mar 28, 2026 20:59 IST

A video purportedly shows Titlagarh BJP MLA Nabin Kumar Jain during the procession, attended by...

Sat, Mar 28, 2026
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Despite excise curbs, Odisha to allow super premium liquor shops in malls, markets

Mar 27, 2026 18:45 IST

Under the new excise policy, these premium shops will be allowed in six municipal corporations —...

Fri, Mar 27, 2026
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After public outrage, Odisha to withdraw Bills providing three-fold salary hike to ministers, MLAs

Mar 26, 2026 18:30 IST

Odisha’s Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukesh Mahaling gave a notice to the Assembly Secretariat...

Thu, Mar 26, 2026
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De-addiction cess, ban on liquor shops near Puri temple: What Odisha’s new excise policy proposes

Mar 26, 2026 17:46 IST

The policy will be in force for three years -- from April 1, 2026, to March 31,...

Thu, Mar 26, 2026
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With modern tech and an old-fashioned oath, Puri’s Jagannath Temple opens treasure trove for first time in 48 years

Mar 26, 2026 05:30 IST

Odisha government uses 3D mapping and computerised records as teams spend six hours tallying...

Thu, Mar 26, 2026
👁 Odisha’s big culinary push

Inside Odisha’s big culinary push: State to fund premium Odia restaurants across major Indian cities

Mar 25, 2026 07:00 IST

The Odisha govt will offer up to Rs 5 crore in capital expenditure and 3 years’ worth of...

Wed, Mar 25, 2026
👁 sukru-maoist

He killed comrade for wanting to surrender. Month later, Odisha’s top Maoist lays down arms himself

Mar 24, 2026 18:07 IST

Kosa Sodi alias Sukru surrendered with his AK-47, along with four others, before police in...

Wed, Mar 25, 2026
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After 48 years, Puri Jagannath temple’s Ratna Bhandar inventory starts: How ‘secret chambers’ will be audited

Mar 24, 2026 07:11 IST

The inventory, being carried out after four decades, will be conducted in phases as per the state...

Tue, Mar 24, 2026
👁 Cattle

Crackdown on cattle smuggling intensifies in Odisha under BJP rule; cases, arrests spike

Mar 23, 2026 17:32 IST

While 473 cases were registered in 2023 against illegal cattle transportation, the number rose to...

Mon, Mar 23, 2026
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Political churn on cards in Odisha? Miffed BJD leaders ‘unite’ around hotelier Dilip Ray’s RS victory

Mar 23, 2026 07:19 IST

Party veterans, who had claimed to be sidelined, hint at new political realignment though picture...

Mon, Mar 23, 2026
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BJD suspends six MLAs for cross-voting in Rajya Sabha polls

Mar 21, 2026 20:38 IST

“The MLAs are suspended for their involvement in anti-party activities including cross voting in...

Sun, Mar 22, 2026
👁 odisha

Odisha seafarer stuck in Persian Gulf amid West Asia tensions; family appeals for safe return

Mar 21, 2026 16:17 IST

As tensions rise, Smruti has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Odisha Chief Minister...

Sat, Mar 21, 2026
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Family heist: How former teacher, wife and son ‘manipulated pension records to siphon crores into their accounts’

Mar 20, 2026 07:05 IST

The Odisha Police arrested the husband and wife, who had allegedly been on the run for 2 months, on...

Fri, Mar 20, 2026
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Naveen Patnaik tries to clear the air over little-known trust, with Pandian as headSubscriber Only

Mar 19, 2026 07:00 IST

‘Biju Naveen Inspirational Foundation’ was set up by the BJD chief and former CM in May 2025....

Thu, Mar 19, 2026
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Choice of food to phone ownership: 33 questions Odisha residents will be asked from April 16

Mar 19, 2026 06:22 IST

The HLO, considered the first phase of the Census, will be conducted in the state from April 16 to...

Thu, Mar 19, 2026
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