The outcome of the by-poll will not have any impact on the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) government headed by Naveen Patnaik, as the party enjoys a comfortable majority. Altogether, 79.21 per cent of 2.21 lakh voters had exercised their franchise on March 10. Jharsuguda By-Election Result 2023: Counting of Votes for Odisha By-Poll Begins.