Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Odisha CM assured Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma of all possible assistance, offering disaster management support for flood relief.

While Kishore Jena is among the country’s premier javelin throwers, Amit Rohidas is a crucial part of Indian hockey.

CM Mohan Charan Majhi was on his maiden visit to the home district after taking oath as the CM.

Chief Secretary said Snana Purnima would take place on June 22, followed by Rath Yatra on July 7.

It has been learnt that Majhi has a stronghold among the tribals. And given his clean image, he appears to be an eligible candidate for the CM's post.

Apart from Modi, BJP chief JP Nadda, Union Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Bhupender Yadav, Dharmendra Pradhan, Jual Oram, Ashwini Vaishnaw and others attended the ceremony.

Mohan Charan Majhi's family was, reportedly, unaware of the development. They learnt about his elevation to the top post from local news channels.

Majhi is a four-time MLA. And KV Singhdeo and Pravati Parida have been named as his deputies.

On June 11, BJP's legislature party will meet to elect the new chief minister of the state.

After submitting his resignation letter, he simply waved to the gathered journalists and promptly left the premises, eschewing any comments.

Official sources said an elderly woman voter who fell ill at a polling booth in Bhapur area of Nayagarh assembly segment died in hospital, while a polling agent died at a booth under Hindol assembly segment of Dhenkanal Lok Sabha seat.

"The BJP will form a double-engine government here after elections. The expiry date of the BJD government is June 4, 2024," PM Modi said at the Berhampur rally.