Tag: Lok Sabha Elections

Voting has begun for the 7th and final phase of the ongoing general elections. In this phase, polling is being conducted for 57 Lok Sabha constituencies

The voting will be conducted in 10882 booths located at over 8000 different locations. Out of the total booths, 21 per cent of the total booths are sensitive.

As for Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's fresh statement that VK Pandian is not his successor, BJP National Vice President and party’s Kendrapara Lok Sabha candidate Baijayant 'Jay' Panda said, “The people of Odisha know that the person (Pandian) has been controlling the CM, the BJD and the government."

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik clarified in an interview that VK Pandian is not his successor, stating that the people of Odisha will decide on his future successor.

The Barchana Assembly constituency, one of the important seats in Jajpur, is going to polls on June 1 in the last phase. It is going to be a tough contest among the BJD, the BJP and the Congress over a host of issues like corruption, unemployment and lack of irrigation, affecting people

BJP stalwart said, "I have never said anything about CM’s health. Prominent BJP leaders recently held a press conference and not a single word was said by me on his health."

In an interview, retired IAS officer Prasanna Mishra discusses the need for political and economic reform in Odisha. He criticizes the long-standing BJD government for stagnation and lack of development, citing poor job creation and health services, while suggesting potential in tourism and agriculture.

The way politics is going on within BJD, you will see an explosion in coming days. The people of Odisha have voted for BJP MP and MLA candidates in bumper vote, said PM Narendra Modi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concerns and wanted to know if there is any conspiracy behind CM Naveen Patnaik’s poor health condition.

At a presser here on Wednesday, senior BJP leader Bhartruhari Mahtab said, “Those officers who have miutilised power and harassed the people Odisha will not be spared. This will not be ‘witch hunting’ rather appropriate legal and disciplinary action will be taken.

BJP VP Baijayant Panda highlighted alleged elder abuse of Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, claiming manipulation by BJD leader VK Pandian. Amidst a viral deepfake video, Panda urged to end this 'puppeteer' influence. Assam CM also criticized Pandian's control over Patnaik.

The Biju Janata Dal faced multiple setbacks, including PM Modi's aggressive campaign claims, a CCTV revelation clearing BJP's Prashant Jagdev of EVM tampering, and DS Kutte's suspension by the Election Commission for election interference.

The ECI has also directed a detailed medical examination of Ashish Kumar Singh, IG (CM Security), who has been on medical leave since May 4.  

In the video, MLA Jagdev can be seen standing away from the EVM which toppled when some others were found milling around it.    

To prevent post-poll violence in Ganjam, local police have imposed early closing hours on liquor shops, hotels, tea stalls, and eateries until June 4. The measures were announced by SP Jagmohan Meena alongside ongoing efforts to arrest criminals and maintain law and order through intensified patrols.