The ruling BJD in Odisha confidently predicts a two-thirds majority in the assembly and winning 12 Lok Sabha seats, dismissing exit polls and asserting their strong ground-level support, while opposition parties, particularly the BJP, claim potential gains and desire for change in government.

Shah, addressing a poll rally at Nayagarh, also sought clarification from Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on the missing keys of Puri Jagannath temple’s Ratna Bhandar.

Ex-legislator Panigrahi resigns after BJD fields candidate whom the party allegedly termed 'unworthy'.

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has recently released its fifth list of candidates for the upcoming Odisha Assembly elections in 2024. The announcement included a significant development with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik set to contest from the Kantabanji seat, in addition to his traditional Hinjili seat. This decision underscores the importance the BJD places on Kantabanji for this election cycle.

In a devastating incident in Odisha's Jajpur district, a bus carrying approximately 50 passengers veered off a flyover on National Highway-16 near Barabati, resulting in five fatalities and leaving around 38 individuals injured. The bus, en route from Cuttack to West Bengal's Digha, met with the accident, causing widespread shock and sorrow in the region.

In a significant disciplinary move, the Indian National Congress has expelled Jatani MLA Suresh Kumar Routray from the party for a period of six years. The expulsion comes in response to allegations of indiscipline and engaging in anti-party activities.