India Lok Sabha election 2024 Phase 6: Who votes and what’s at stake? Voters from eight states and union territories will cast their ballots to elect 58 MPs in the sixth phase of polling. Al Jazeera · May 24, 2024
All eyes on Naveen Patnaik in Odisha second phase Intense electoral battle in Odisha as BJP and BJD compete fiercely for Lok Sabha and Assembly seats on May 20. The Hindu · May 17, 2024
BJP’s freebie offers are not sustainable, says BJD leader V.K. Pandian Biju Janata Dal leader V K Pandian criticizes BJP's ₹50,000 voucher promise, defends BJD's free power pledge. The Hindu · May 17, 2024
Sundargarh Lok Sabha seat: A fight between two candidates who are stars in their own right Legendary Indian hockey captain Dilip Tirkey faces off against ex-Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram in Sundargarh Lok Sabha constituency. The Hindu · May 16, 2024
Odisha CM holds roadshow in Bhubaneswar after BJP, Congress chief criticise him Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik faces criticism from BJP and Congress leaders during roadshow, highlighting alleged misgovernance in State. The Hindu · May 16, 2024
Pre-election violence in Odisha’s Ganjam district leaves one dead BJP worker killed in clash with BJD supporters in Odisha's Ganjam district over poll campaign posters. The Hindu · May 16, 2024
Odisha elections | 75.68% turnout in first phase on May 13: CEO Odisha's CEO reports 75.68% voter turnout in Lok Sabha and assembly elections, with Nabarangpur recording highest at 85.61%. The Hindu · May 15, 2024
Odisha CM Patnaik’s silence betrays his BJP tilt: Jairam Ramesh Setting the stage for public meetings with Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, Jairam Ramesh criticizes BJP-BJD alliance in Odisha. The Hindu · May 14, 2024
BJP sharpens attack on BJD; alleges Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik ‘is controlled like a puppet’ BJP accuses BJD of creating deepfake videos of Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, raising concerns about his isolation. The Hindu · May 13, 2024
Making a shift from boardroom to the heat and dust of electoral battlefield BJD leader Santrupt Misra, with a net worth of ₹461 crore, quit his high-profile job to embark on a political journey The Hindu · May 12, 2024
PM Modi, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik two sides of same coin: Jairam Ramesh “Na-veen and Na-rendra are two sides of the same coin. Why is the PM lying about his party’s ‘relationship status’ with the BJD?” Mr. Ramesh said in a statement which he shared on X. The Hindu · May 11, 2024
Odisha will create history in Lok Sabha, Assembly polls: PM Modi PM Modi in Odisha: Accusing the BJD government headed by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik of being disconnected from the people, the PM claimed that a “deep emotional connect” has developed between him and the people of Odisha despite language differences. The Hindu · May 11, 2024
Odisha has developed deep emotional connect with BJP: PM Modi Prime Minister Modi asserts deep emotional connection between Odisha people and BJP, predicts lotus bloom in State. The Hindu · May 10, 2024
BJP strives to breach BJD fortress in Odisha first phase BJP deploys top leaders to campaign in Odisha's Berhampur, aiming to penetrate BJD stronghold in upcoming elections. The Hindu · May 10, 2024
Newslaundry · May 9, 2024 Know Your Turncoats, Part 12: Phase 4 has 50 turncoats, 54% in BJP-led NDA It’s a deluge of defectors. A record 50 turncoats will contest the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections across 96 constituencies on May 13 – the highest number in a single phase so far. And of these, at least 27, or 54 percent, are in the BJP-led National Democratic…
The Hindu · May 8, 2024 In Sambalpur, BJD stands in way of Pradhan’s comeback Sambalpur gears up for high-stakes electoral battle between BJP's Dharmendra Pradhan and BJD's Pranab Prakash Das.
The Hindu · May 8, 2024 BJP has plans to break BJD after elections: V.K. Pandian BJD leader V.K. Pandian accuses BJP of aiming to break Biju Janata Dal in Odisha elections.
The Hindu · May 6, 2024 BJD, Congress leaders’ loot to be blamed for Odisha’s ‘rich State poor people’ syndrome: PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi vows to make Odisha number one State, criticizes BJD government, urges people to vote for BJP
The Hindu · May 5, 2024 Congress replaces candidates in five Odisha Assembly constituencies Congress changes candidates in Odisha, including Debashish Nayak for Bari Assembly seat, ahead of upcoming elections.
The Hindu · May 4, 2024 17 crorepatis candidates in race for four Lok Sabha seats in Odisha Lok Sabha elections | 17 crorepatis among 37 candidates contesting Lok Sabha seats in Odisha; BJP, BJD candidates are among the wealthiest.
The Hindu · May 4, 2024 Sucharita Mohanty, Congress candidate for Puri LS seat, withdraws candidature citing party’s inability to fund her campaign Congress candidate Sucharita Mohanty withdraws from Puri Lok Sabha race due to lack of funding and unfair candidate selection.
Dynamite News · May 3, 2024 LS Polls: Election Commission orders immediate transfer of Odisha Mission Shakti Secretary Sujata The ECI direction came in the wake of a petition before the Commission filed by BJP alleging that she has been allegedly working for the ruling BJD. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Hindu · May 2, 2024 Naveen Patnaik, Dharmendra Pradhan file their nomination in Odisha Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik files nomination for Kantabanji Assembly seat; political heavyweights such as Dharmendra Pradhan also file nominations for upcoming elections.
The Hindu · May 2, 2024 Election Commission orders transfer of Sujata Karthikeyan, wife of BJD leader V.K. Pandian, from Mission Shakti department Bharatiya Janata Party urged Election Commission of India to relieve Sujata R. Karthikeyan Pandian, an IAS officer and wife of powerful Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader V.K. Pandian.
The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024 Attempts underway to bring outsiders to helm in Odisha govt: Nadda J P Nadda urges Odisha to end 24-year BJD rule, highlighting BJP's development initiatives and concerns about outsiders in government.