PM Narendra Modi is scheduled for a major roadshow in Bhubaneswar on May 10.Top BJP leaders and 'Dream Girl' Hema Malini campaigning in Odisha. The event aims to highlight the need for BJP's governance citing lack of basic amenities under the current BJD regime.
BJP National Vice-President Baijayant Panda criticized the ruling BJD in Odisha for corruption, asserting that a BJP government will be formed on June 10. He highlighted key election promises such as filling government vacancies and infrastructural development. Amidst these claims, he also emphasized the national achievements under PM Modi's leadership.
In a dramatic prelude to the Odisha elections, both Narendra Modi and Kartik Pandian announced swearing-in dates for their respective parties before any votes were cast. The BJD is dealing with internal conflicts and anti-incumbency after 24 years in power, while the BJP targets Kartik Pandian's non-Odia origins in their campaign.
A wordy duel broke out between the BJP and the BJD after PM Modi claimed that BJD's 'expiry date' is June 4, 2024. BJD claimed it is preparing the oath-taking ceremony of Naveen Patnaik as Chief Minister for the sixth term.
In the Jatni Assembly constituency, independent candidates Md Manwar Ali and Sujit Balabantaray are challenging traditional party nominees by employing unique campaign strategies.
With the upcoming 2024 elections in Odisha, the BJP released its manifesto 'Sankalp Patra' which includes issues related to Sri Mandir in Puri, creation of 'Lakhpati Didis' and jobs for youths. But the BJD is yet to release its manifesto, while Congress in its poll plank has promised loan waiver of SHGs and financial assistance to women
In the first phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha, 234 candidates are contending, with 65 facing criminal charges. The richest candidate, Biplab Patra, boasts assets worth Rs 33.36 crore.
The political parties are hardly concerned about issues like environment and climate change, even if these issues bear much significance now, with mercury soaring to almost 46 Degrees Celsius in many places across Odisha.
During the nomination filing, a confrontation erupted between Congress leader Uma Ballav Rath and Independent candidate Sujit Mohapatra in Puri
BJP’s National Vice President and party’s Lok Sabha candidate for Kendrapara, Baijayant Panda appealed to the workers to strengthen the party’s organisation by taking the Modi government’s pro-people yojanas to the booth level.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at a rally in Nabarangpur, expressed confidence that the BJP will govern Odisha and appoint the state's first BJP CM, emphasizing local leadership and criticizing the BJD's governance. He highlighted the party's manifesto promises including MSP hikes and central scheme implementations.
In Kendrapara, allegations have surfaced against BJD's Lok Sabha candidate Anshuman Mohanty for using children in his campaign, violating the Model Code of Conduct. BJP has reported this issue to the Odisha CEO and urged ECI for immediate action.
The BJP is intensifying efforts to win the 2024 Odisha elections, with PM Narendra Modi leading public rallies in Berhampur to challenge the ruling BJD. The party targets winning in Ganjam to secure overall victory in the state, reflecting a broader strategy to strengthen its position across India.
The BJP had earlier made allegations against Singh before the ECI. Acting on the allegation, the ECI had on April 5 directed the immediate removal of Ashish Singh from the post of IG(Western range).
Nadda asked: Why the condition of farmers in Odisha is miserable? What is the reason for farmers of Odisha making the lowest income in the country? Where is 35 per cent irrigation for farmlands? Poverty is prevalent across the state. Given these facts, Naveen Babu is living in a glass house as he is far from the public. He has no idea about the ground realities.
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