Results for: BJD

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made a significant breakthrough in Odisha, winning 20 out of 21 seats and ending the nearly 25-year rule of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD). With a 45% vote share, the BJP attracted substantial support across different sections, including rural voters drawn by its promise of increased rice prices. Despite the BJD’s focus on women’s representation, the BJP garnered greater support from women voters. The party also made gains among upper castes and OBCs, particularly “upper” OBCs.

In a stunning turn of events, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is on the verge of forming a government in Odisha, with a narrow majority in the 147-member Odisha Legislative Assembly. By 8 p.m., the BJP had won 35 seats and extended its victory margin on another 42, bringing it close to the halfway mark of 74. The unexpected outcome is attributed to strong anti-incumbency sentiments and widespread discontent against the dominance of former bureaucrat V.K. Pandian in the governance and party affairs of the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD).

The fates of candidates contesting from four Lok Sabha and 28 State Assembly seats in Odisha were sealed as about 62.96% voter turnout was recorded in the region. The fourth phase of the elections witnessed intense competition between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Biju Janata Dal (BJD). While the Congress hopes to win seats in Koraput and Rayagada districts, the BJP and BJD engage in a close contest in the remaining constituencies. The Swabhiman Anchal, once a stronghold of the CPI-Maoist, saw the establishment of 23 polling booths for the first time, resulting in a significant increase in voter turnout. Despite security challenges, the elections proceeded smoothly, with no untoward incidents reported.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed confidence in the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) success in the upcoming Odisha Assembly elections, stating that the people of the state have a strong emotional bond with the party. Modi highlighted the disconnect between the BJD government and the citizens of Odisha, emphasizing the need for a change in leadership. Despite language barriers, Modi believes that the BJP has resonated with the people of Odisha, who yearn for a closer connection with their leaders.

As the simultaneous Assembly and Lok Sabha elections approach in Odisha, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is aggressively pushing its poll plank of ‘Odia Asmita’ (pride). Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party president J.P. Nadda have launched a campaign targeting the rise of V.K. Pandian, a Tamil Nadu-born former IAS officer seen as the potential successor to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. The BJP has been raking up issues related to Pandian’s non-Odia origin, which has drawn sharp criticism from the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD). The Congress has also joined the attack, with Rahul Gandhi mentioning Pandian’s name in a public meeting. The BJP has released a booklet portraying Pandian as a symbol of corruption and mismanagement, while the BJD has defended him, calling the attacks politically motivated and an attempt to import an ‘outsider’ into the state.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released a 56-page chargesheet against the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) government in Odisha, highlighting 14 major issues that the state is facing. The chargesheet includes allegations of deteriorating law and order, poor health services, corruption, unemployment, and neglect of farmers and tribals. The BJP has accused the BJD government of failing to achieve significant development during its 25-year tenure.

Former Mumbai police commissioner and BJD’s Puri Lok Sabha candidate Arup Patnaik fainted due to heatstroke during campaigning in Pipili on Monday. Patnaik, 67, was hospitalized but released after a few hours. Doctors have advised him to refrain from campaigning during peak sun hours. The Election Commission has warned against sun exposure and urged candidates to take adequate measures while campaigning during the heatwave.

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has released its seventh list of candidates for the upcoming assembly elections, including six new names. Notably, the party has fielded the wives of two sitting MPs, Ranjita Marndi and Archana Rekha Behera. Ranjita Marndi, wife of Mayurbhanj MP Sudam Marndi, will contest from the Bangiriposhi assembly seat, while Archana Rekha Behera, wife of MLA Subrat Tarai, will contest from Raghunathpalli. The BJD has also denied tickets to four sitting MLAs, including Sunanda Das and Raghunandan Das.