A large number of voters in Khurda, Begunia and Jatni assembly segments of the constituency belong to the Paika community. More than 50,000 slum voters reside in three assembly segments.

"The BJP will emerge stronger in Ganjam and neighbouring districts with his entry to the party,” he said. 

A man who was declared dead four days ago because of a mistaken identity and found to be alive later, succumbed to his injuries on Saturday

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday laid the foundation stone for the Rs 6,225 crore Bhubaneswar Metro Rail project.