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.