Tag: Lok Sabha Elections

India's extensive electoral process hits its midpoint with the fourth phase covering 96 Lok Sabha seats across diverse regions. Alongside, Assembly polls in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha see key leaders defending their positions against strong coalitions. Over 17.7 crore voters will decide the fate of 1,717 candidates amid assured polling facilities.

The 2024 Nabarangpur Lok Sabha ST seat is poised for a tight triangular contest among BJP, BJD, and Congress. All three parties have historically fluctuated in this tribal-majority seat.

Berhampur Lok Sabha constituency, a notable political region in Odisha, is gearing up for a competitive 2024 election with key candidates from BJP, BJD, and Congress. This constituency has seen significant political shifts with former allies turning into rivals, showcasing the dynamic nature of local politics.

Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency in Odisha has seen dynamic electoral battles with no party winning consecutively since 2004. In 2019, BJP's Basant Panda won the seat. For the upcoming elections, major parties have fielded new candidates, reflecting a fresh contest.

Koraput Lok Sabha seat, a historical Congress stronghold, is set for a three-way battle in the upcoming election with candidates from Congress, BJP, and BJD.

Amidst the ongoing tussle between BJP and BJD to grab power, PM Modi attended a series of public meetings at different locations in Odisha on Saturday. The public meetings were organised as part of party’s ‘Vijay Sankalp’samavesh for the 2024 elections in Odisha. 

During his election campaign in Odisha, PM Narendra Modi criticized the BJD for poor governance and development failures over 25 years. He highlighted an outsourced government controlled by a 'Super CM' and stressed the need for BJP's victory to restore state governance.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his speech in Bolangir, Odisha, declared the impending exit of BJD from the state's political scene and highlighted BJP's contributions including preserving Odisha's cultural heritage and recognizing local art through Padma awards.

The Election Commission of India is set to implement an 'early action formula' during the next four phases of the Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal. This includes heightened security, monitoring of influential politicians, and preventive detentions to ensure fair and peaceful polling.

At a public rally in Kandhamal, PM Modi criticized Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik for his lack of familiarity with local districts and highlighted the Ratna Bhandar controversy, questioning the missing keys and transparency issues. Modi appealed to the electorate to give BJP a chance, promising development and greater connection with the Odia community.

BJP wants to save the resources of the nation and people’s time. Hence, the party has decided to implement ‘One Nation, One Election', said Rajnath Singh.

Ranendra Pratap Swain, BJD's observer for Puri district, issued a veiled warning against backstabbing in the upcoming elections, specifically targeting dropped MLA Samir Dash.

VK Pandian, a bureaucrat-turned-politician, faced an embarrassing moment when his questions about Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi's contributions were met with affirmative responses.

BJP National Vice-President Baijayant Panda filed his nomination for the Kendrapara Lok Sabha seat, accompanied by a large roadshow. He expressed confidence in BJP's performance in the upcoming 2024 elections, attributing potential success to ongoing development under PM Narendra Modi's leadership.

Be it Konark Wheel or Khandagiri, Odisha art and culture have been depicted along the road stretch. It is the second election campaign of PM Modi in Odisha.