Tag: General Elections 2024

Post the third phase of elections in Odisha, BJP, BJD, and Congress have started claiming potential victory and government formation. BJD's Naveen Patnaik is confident despite challenges, while BJP has cited increased support and high-profile visits as success factors. Conversely, Congress has positioned itself as an alternative amidst higher polling percentages.

In Bhubaneswar, a three-tier security system and CCTV surveillance have been made for the EVMs stored for the upcoming vote count on June 4. Police Commissioner Sanjeeb Panda detailed extensive measures including vehicle checks in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar, and the deployment of multiple platoons of armed forces in and around BJB Colege.

Former Odisha BJP president KV Singh Deo accused the state's government of suppressing 24 Commission of Inquiry reports over 25 years. He announced that the BJP which is going to secure a two-thirds majority will disclose these reports and address past issues like the mining scam and chit-fund mismanagement.

Chilika MLA Prashant Jagdev was arrested for allegedly toppling an EVM during Odisha's third phase polling. Claims of political conspiracy arose, with demands for CCTV inspection to verify the incident.

Villagers in Kaunripatana defended BJP MLA Prashant Jagdev against accusations of EVM toppling during the polling. They claimed the allegation was a politically-motivated conspiracy. Despite CCTV evidence and public outcry, BJD demanded his arrest, leading to his detention

The BJP organized a massive Jan Sampark Yatra in Kendrapara. Party's Lok Sabha candidate Baijayant Panda and MLA candidate Gitanjali Sethi took part in the rally which attracted thousands of party workers and locals from seven panchayats.

During the third phase of elections in Odisha, several voters in Puri district were unable to vote as their names were deleted from the voter list at booth-161. This issue caused distress among the voters who felt helpless and voiced their concerns about this anomaly in the electoral process.

During the third phase of elections in Odisha, Chhendipada MLA Sushant Behera allegedly attacked a BJP worker at a polling booth in Angul district. The incident occurred as Behera was allegedly persuading voters, leading to accusations of booth rigging by BJP worker Siddharth Shankar Sahu.

During the third phase of the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha on Saturday, BJP candidate for Brahmagiri Assembly seat Upasana Mohapatra accused a presiding officer and BJD agent of misconduct at a booth. Delay due to EVM glitches was reported from some booths in Puri. She reported the issue to authorities as tensions grew among voters.

While canvassing for Baijayant Panda and other MLA candidates, Smriti Irani began her address in Odia and highlighted several issues concerning the state. She also praised Baijayant Panda’s efforts to stand by the people of Kendrapara when there was drinking water crisis.

Though there are prescribed rules for restrictions on mobile phones, many voters rued that they were unaware and had to return as there was no provision to keep their phones safe inside or near the booth.

The third phase of polling in Odisha was disrupted by violence at Athagarh and EVM problems at Brahmagiri. Incidents included injuries due to clashes, a polling agent's death suspected from sunstroke, and an elderly voter's death while standing in queue.

In Odisha's third phase of polling, elderly voters, some on wheelchairs and others with oxygen support, exemplified commitment to democracy, motivating younger voters. This phase will influence the outcomes for six Lok Sabha and 42 assembly seats.

The prominent candidates in the fray include two former Chief Ministers - Manohar Lal Khattar and Mehbooba Mufti. While Khattar is contesting as the BJP candidate from Karnal, Mehbooba Mufti is fighting the election as the PDP candidate from Anantnag-Rajouri. 

Voting was held for the 6th Phase of the ongoing general elections. In this phase, polling was conducted for 58 Lok Sabha constituencies across six states