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The Odisha Legislative Assembly witnessed a stormy session as there was a heated discussion during the adjournment motion moved by the Congress over the incident of Lord Balabhadra slipping on the charamala with both the Congress and the BJD cornering the BJP-led government over the mishap.

The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has dissolved the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC), including its president and executive committee. The decision was announced by AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal through a letter approved by the Congress President.

The alleged assault on ASO Baikuntha Pradhan by Odisha Governor Raghubar Das’ son Lalit Kumar and five others has ignited political tensions. Congress and BJD demand action, while BJP asks BJD to refrain from meddling in.

After the poll debacle, the five Congress leaders who have been expelled for six years are not hesitating to spew venom against the PCC chief.

A violent clash erupted between BJP and Chhatra Congress workers in Bhubaneswar's Master Canteen square following protests over Rahul Gandhi's anti-Hindu statement. Despite police presence, the situation escalated to stone pelting before additional forces controlled it.

Odisha BJP President Manmohan Samal launched a fierce attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, calling him a liar, violent, and terrorist after Gandhi's statement in the Lok Sabha. Samal criticized Gandhi for disrespecting Hindus and hurting sentiments nationwide.

Odisha's BJP government, citing past BJD rule's alleged involvement in a mining scam, vows to implement the Shah Commission's recommendations against illegal mining.

Sarat Pattanayak, OPCC president, was attacked with ink at the Congress headquarters in Bhubaneswar. He linked the assault to BJP provocations and emphasized it won't deter his or Congress's resolve, especially amid protests against the NEET leak.

Following the BJP's victory in Odisha, a strong opposition is expected with BJD and Congress challenging the new government. Discussions on leadership roles within the opposition parties are ongoing, with Naveen Patnaik being suggested as Leader of Opposition.

Ahead of the Odisha Elections 2024 vote counting, BJP, BJD, and Congress express strong confidence in winning.

In Odisha, a stringent three-layer security protocol will be enforced at vote counting centers for 21 Parliamentary and 147 Assembly constituencies.

Though Exit Polls predicted an excellent electoral performance by the BJP in the Lok Sabha poll, two other parties - BJD and Congress - expressed doubts about the Exit Poll results and sounded confident about their good show this time.

The fate of 460 candidates including 66 Lok Sabha candidates and 394 candidates contesting for the 42 assembly seats will be sealed in EVMs on June 1.

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan revealed that Naveen Patnaik's room lacks a telephone connection and the TV is not showing any Odia news channel.

President of the All India Congress Committee Mallikarjun Kharge came down heavily on the BJD government in the state and the NDA government at the centre on Wednesday.