Odisha Elections News Updates

In the ongoing 2024 Odisha elections, many migrant workers from Kantabanji, where Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is contesting, are unable to vote due to employer restrictions. Despite their pleas and viral videos highlighting their plight, these workers remain stranded out-of-state, impacting voter turnout.

BJP National Vice President Baijayant Panda highlighted the growing popularity of his party in Odisha, projecting a confident win in upcoming elections. He emphasized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's global appeal and local voters' support during his campaign tour.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma will be visiting Odisha and is scheduled to attend three public meetings at Brajarajnagar, Bonai and Attabira on May 16, 2024.

In an exclusive interview with OTV during the roadshow in Cuttack, Amit Shah promised action against those involved in the muti-crore chit fund scam in the state.

BJD candidate Sanatan Mahakud was shockingly garlanded with slippers during his campaign in Mirigisinga village. A video of the incident went viral, highlighting tensions. The incumbent MLA Minakshi Mohanta belongs to the village where the incident was reported.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is sending free rice to the poor across the country including Odisha. But Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik is misleading people by giving rice in a bag with his own image, alleged Amit Shah

During a campaign event in Kabisuryanagar, supporters of BJD leader Latika Pradhan reportedly misbehaved with Chhaya Behera, who questioned the MLA nominee about local development. The altercation resulted in Behera being physically attacked and later hospitalized.

The BJP has accused the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) of misleading the public in Odisha with false promises of free electricity. Senior BJP leader Samir Mohanty criticized the BJD's shifting statements on providing 100 units of free electricity and highlighted discrepancies in power costs and distribution in the state.

Ahead of the second phase polls in Odisha, key political leaders intensified their campaigns. Rahul Gandhi criticized BJP but did not comment on BJD. Naveen Patnaik campaigned for free electricity and targeted opposition claims. Om Birla also campaigned actively.

Several locals allegedly questioned Rita about lack of developmental activities in the region. However, she failed to give any kind of satisfactory answers to the public.

BJP and BJD workers reportedly clashed during a rally of the saffron party in front of Khuntuni police station in Cuttack district.

Speaker of the Lok Sabha Om Birla asserted that the BJP is poised to form governments in both the Centre and Odisha, citing a strong public mandate. He highlighted the growing trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who aims for a third term, backed by his track record for executing infrastructure projects and welfare schemes.

BJD's MLA candidate for Khallikote, Suryamani Vaidya, faced stiff opposition from local residents during her campaign in various panchayats. Villagers accused her of neglecting development and failing to fulfill promises made in the 2019 election.

In Bhubaneswar, 'Operation White Spider' of the Commissionerate Police has resulted in the arrest of 80 individuals involved in drug trafficking. From January to April, significant quantities of narcotics like brown sugar and ganja were seized, alongside cash and vehicles.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma took a swipe at Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik at the Prabuddh Nagarik Sammelan in Bhubaneswar.