In a clash between BJD & BJP workers in several places of the state, seven others also sustained injuries.

Senior BJD leader VK Pandian challenged the BJP to announce its Odisha CM candidate, asserting that naming any current state leaders would result in the party receiving less than 10% of the votes, while also accusing the BJP of "day-dreaming" about governing Odisha since 2014, during his campaign in the Sundergarh Lok Sabha seat.

The BJP released its manifesto, 'Modi Ka Guarantee for Odisha 2024', for Odisha's assembly elections, pledging 3.5 lakh jobs in five years, cash vouchers for women, reimbursement for chit fund losses, and paddy procurement at Rs 3,100 per quintal. Other promises include scholarships, pensions, infrastructure development, and healthcare reforms.