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Concealing all the sorrows in her heart, the victim's wife and other family members came to polling booth-71 and exercised their franchise during the second phase of elections on Monday.

During an election campaign in Baramba, BJD candidate Debi Prasad Mishra was confronted by villagers protesting over inadequate drinking water supply, leading to a disruption of his campaign event.

BJP leader Pradeep Panigrahi accused the BJD of orchestrating the attack on him due to 'looming electoral debacle' in Hinjili and Aska seats. He suggested collusion between his attacker and the BJD, further referring to some targeted harassment by BJD supporters in the past.

In Odisha, families affected by crimes such as murder, rape, and kidnapping demanded a CBI probe, citing government negligence. At a press conference, they highlighted their plight and lack of progress in justice. They threatened to boycott upcoming polls if their demands were not met.

BJP's National Vice President Baijayant Panda, contesting for the Kendrapara Lok Sabha seat, led the Jan Ashirwad and Jan Sampark Yatra in Aul. Accompanied by MLA nominee Krushna Chandra Panda, the BJP stalwart campaigned across several villages to garner support for the upcoming elections.

A devastating road accident involving a Hyva truck and a bike resulted in the deaths of four family members in Dhenkanal. The incident triggered tension, prompting police intervention.

A low-pressure area is likely to form over the Southwest Bay of Bengal around May 22. It is likely to move initially north-eastwards and concentrate into a Depression over central parts of the Bay of Bengal by the morning of May 25, 2024.

During the second phase of polling in Odisha, tensions escalated with a clash between BJD and BJP workers over alleged election rigging in Ganjam. Simultaneously, an unrelated murder of an auto-rickshaw driver occurred in Bargarh, further heightening tensions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the BJD's governance in Odisha, highlighting corrupt practices and lack of development. During a Cuttack rally, he questioned the whereabouts of Puri temple's Ratna Bhandar keys and projected a BJP-led future focused on rapid progress.

During a public meeting in Angul, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the BJD government of Odisha, claiming it is plagued by corruption and inefficiency. He highlighted the state's lack of development and safety concerns regarding the Lord Jagannath temple. Modi promised increased transparency and development under BJP's potential leadership, emphasizing schemes like increased MSP for paddy farmers and major irrigation projects.

As per initial reports, an exchange of fire was reported between the SOG jawans and the Maoists at Sibnarayanpur area under the sanctuary.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mega roadshow in Puri marks a significant political event as he supports BJP candidates for the upcoming 2024 Odisha elections. The event is part of BJP's strategy to unseat the long-ruling BJD and addresses local development concerns.

Voting was held for five Lok Sabha constituencies and as many as 35 Assembly seats in Odisha. An approximate voter turnout of 60.72 per cent was reported

The Sundargarh Lok Sabha seat is poised for an intense electoral battle in 2024 among BJP's Jual Oram, BJD's Dilip Tirkey, and Congress' Janardan Dehury. Oram, ending his political career with this election, faces a tough contest against former Indian hockey captain Tirkey and tribal leader Dehury.