ODISHA ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS
VK Pandian quits politics after BJD's Odisha assembly elections debacle
VK Pandian, a close aide of former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, resigned from politics following the BJD's loss to the BJP in state elections. Pandian expressed regret if he contributed to the defeat. Naveen Patnaik defended Pandian's integrity and clarified that he was never intended as his successor
Criticism of Pandian unfortunate, he did excellent job, says Naveen Patnaik
"As an officer, he (Pandian) did an excellent job in different fields in the last 10 years, be it during two cyclones or the COVID-19 pandemic. After this good work, he retired from the bureaucracy and joined the BJD and contributed largely by doing an excellent work. He is a person of integrity and honesty and should be remembered for that," Patnaik said.
"Pandian not my successor... people of Odisha will decide on this": Naveen Patnaik
Days after the results of the Odisha assembly polls, state outgoing Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday said that Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader VK Pandian is not his "successor" and pointed out that the people of the state would decide on this.
Congress has accepted verdict of people in Odisha Assembly election: Ajoy Kumar
Senior Congress leader Ajoy Kumar has accepted the verdict of the people of Odisha in the recent assembly election, winning 14 seats. He warned the people that they will lose their 'jal' (water), 'jungle' (forest) and 'pani' (water) as the BJP forms government in the state. Kumar assured the people of Odisha that the Congress will fight inside and outside the assembly for five years to protect the people and their resources.
Modi ends 24-year reign of Naveen Patnaik in Odisha: Three reasons behind BJD's downfall
The BJD, which has been in power in Odisha since 2000, was stunned by the saffron surge in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The Naveen Patnaik-led party, which had won 113 seats in the assembly in the 2019 elections, managed to get only 51 seats, followed by Congress with 14 seats, CPI(M) with one seat, and Independents with three seats.
Party presidents suffer defeat in Odisha assembly polls
Naveen Patnaik, Manmohan Samal, BJD, and Congress faced defeats in the Odisha assembly elections, with significant losses in key constituencies like Kantabanji and Nuapada.
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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik resigns after electoral defeat, BJP to form new govt
Naveen Patnaik Resign: After suffering a massive defeat in the State Assembly and Parliamentary elections, the 24-year-old tenure of Odisha CM and BJD chief Naveen Patnaik concluded as he submitted his resignation to the Odisha Governor Raghubar Das at the Raj Bhavan in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. While BJP secured 78 seats.
Odisha Assembly Election 2024 Winners List: Naveen Patnaik on the way out as BJP crosses majority mark
Odisha Assembly Election 2024 Winners List: Patnaik’s BJD has been a dominant player of state politics for over two decades, with the incumbent government presenting poverty alleviation and disaster management among its major achievements. Fondly called as Naveen Babu, Patnaik is the second longest serving CM in India, with his party going from strength to strength since 1997.
Lotus blooms in Odisha. Who could be first BJP chief minister of the state?
The BJP is leading in 79 assembly seats in Odisha, challenging the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in the state elections. The anti-incumbency factor against BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik is a key element in the BJP's strong performance. Jual Oram, Baijayant Panda, Sambit Patra and Dharmendra Pradhan are seen as potential chief ministerial candidates of Odisha if BJP storms to power in state elections,
Final voter turnout of 74.41 pc recorded in phase 4 of Odisha assembly elections
The exit polls on Saturday predicted that the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is expected to double its tally in Odisha in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The BJP is making an effort to enter the bastion of Biju Janata Dal.
Odisha Exit Polls 2024 Live Updates: Can Naveen Patnaik's BJD keep BJP at bay for sixth time in row
Exit polls for the 2024 Odisha Assembly Elections will be released this evening. The election, held in four phases with vote counting on June 4, sees a primary contest between the BJD and BJP. The BJD, ruling since 2000, faces scrutiny over Naveen Patnaik's age and governance issues.
VK Pandian claims BJD to win 115 Odisha assembly seats, 15 Lok Sabha constituencies
The bureaucrat-turned-BJD leader also said that the party will form the government in the state with more than a three-fourth majority.
Voting for 6 LS segments and 42 assembly seats begins in Odisha amid tight security
Polling commenced for six Lok Sabha constituencies and 42 assembly seats in Odisha amid tight security. Approximately 1 crore voters across 10,882 booths are eligible to cast their votes in the fourth and final round of simultaneous elections. Notable leaders, including Odisha assembly Speaker Pramila Mallik and BJP national vice-president Baijayant Panda, are among the 66 candidates contesting.
Martin Luther King Jr., Mandela, Einstein took inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi: Rahul Gandhi
During a political event in Odisha's Balasore district, Rahul Gandhi highlighted how influential figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, and Albert Einstein drew inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi. He criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claim that the world solely learned about Gandhi through a film. Rahul Gandhi also slammed RSS affiliates for their lack of understanding of Gandhi's principles and emphasised the global impact of Gandhi's legacy on various movements and individuals.
Patnaik to become former CM of Odisha after June 4: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah confidently predicts Naveen Patnaik's exit as Odisha CM on June 4. BJP aims to secure over 75 assembly seats in the 147-member assembly, with Shah also forecasting victory in 17 out of 21 Lok Sabha seats in Odisha.
"Should I take care of relationships or worry about Odisha's future?": PM Modi on not allying with Patnaik
PM Modi is confident of BJP forming a government in Odisha, where assembly elections are being held simultaneously with the Lok Sabha polls. Modi said that he prioritised Odisha's welfare over personal relationships, and criticised the current bJD government's lack of progress. He predicted a BJP Chief Minister in Odisha by June 10.
412 'crorepati' candidates contesting Odisha Assembly polls
The average assets per candidate contesting in the Odisha Assembly elections 2024 is Rs 2.89 crore. In 2019, the average assets per MLA candidate were Rs 1.69 crore.
BJP telling lies about my health, I am fine: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik refuted claims by BJP leaders about his health and campaign tactics, asserting he is in good health and actively campaigning for the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. His aides criticized the BJP's comments and expressed confidence in the BJD's performance in the upcoming polls. Patnaik's team dismissed BJP's ambitions to form the government in the state, emphasizing the enduring popularity of the Chief Minister.
Repolling underway in 2 booths in Odisha's Kantamal assembly segment
Repolling underway in two booths in Kantamal assembly segment under Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency in Odisha's Boudh district amid tight security.
"Are you Odisha CM-in-waiting?" BJD leader VK Pandian answers
Odisha Assembly elections began on May 13 and will continue until June 1, 2024, are being held to elect the 147 members of the Odisha Legislative Assembly. The votes will be counted, and the results will be announced on June 4, 2024. In an interview with ANI, 5T Chairman and BJD leader VK Pandian on Monday responded to the question, "Are you the Chief Minister-in-waiting?" He said, "Not at all, I am just helping Naveen babu as a foot soldier."
Pandian's jibe at BJP: Their campaigners are political tourists who can't even name Odisha capital
V K Pandian, Naveen Patnaik's confidant, criticizes BJP's star campaigners in Odisha as 'political tourists' in an interview. Pandian predicts Patnaik's victory in a sixth term and discloses the oath-taking date. Biju Janata Dal aims for a strong position in the state assembly elections and Lok Sabha polls in Odisha.
Royal couple eyes to retain and retake their seats in Lok Sabha, Assembly polls in Odisha
Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, who belongs to the erstwhile royal family of Patna (in Odisha's Balangir), is contesting the assembly election from Patnagarh on the ticket of the BJP, while his wife Sangeeta Singh Deo has been fielded by the BJP from Balangir Lok Sabha, which is going to poll on May 20.
"Won't turn it down if offered": BJP's Jual Oram amid buzz as contender for Odisha CM
BJP's candidate Jual Oram from Sundergarh, Odisha, expressed no desire for CM role but promised to fulfill duties if chosen. BJD fielded Dilip Tirkey against Oram in the constituency.
Odisha Assembly elections: 126 'crorepati' candidates in third phase polls
In the upcoming third phase of Assembly elections in Odisha, 126 out of 381 candidates are 'crorepatis', with Sanatan Mahakud from BJD being the richest at Rs 227.67 crore. The ADR and Odisha Election Watch analyzed the affidavits of these candidates, noting that money plays a significant role in elections as all major parties field wealthy candidates. Despite this, some candidates have very low assets, such as Kailash Chandra Nayak with Rs 1,000, Sukanta Ghadai with Rs 2,000, and Gopinath Nayak with Rs 2,000. Additionally, 100 candidates have declared criminal cases against them, with 86 facing serious charges.
Election Commission to deploy 102 companies of central forces for second phase of polls in Odisha
State Chief Electoral Officer Nikunja Bihari Dhal said that the highest of 22 companies of central forces would be deployed in Maoist-affected Kandhamal district, followed by Ganjam (20), Sundargarh (16), 14 each in Bargarh and Bolangir, five each in Jharsuguda and Boudh, four in Sonepur and two in Nayagarh.
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik faces migration issues both in Hinjili, Kantabanji seats
Hinjili and Kantabanji assembly constituencies in Odisha, about 350 km apart, face migration as a major issue. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is the BJD candidate in both places. Despite some infrastructure development, lack of job opportunities drive migration. Political parties bring back migrant workers to vote in elections, offering incentives.
People have made up their minds to bring change in Odisha: BJP president JP Nadda
BJP's National President JP Nadda intensifies election campaign in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, holding a grand roadshow and fielding Aparajita Sarangi against BJD's Manmath Routray. Nadda expresses confidence in BJP's victory, criticizing Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik. The state's assembly and Lok Sabha polls are being held in four phases, with results on June 4.
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