17 crorepati candidates are contesting from four Lok Sabha seats in the upcoming elections. The average assets per candidate is Rs 3.7 crore. BJD candidate Santrupt Misra is the richest with Rs 461 crore assets. Congress and BJP also have crorepati candidates in the race.
Berhampur: Former chief secretary and Congress candidate for Paralakhemundi assembly segment Bijay Kumar Patnaik suffered a heatstroke while campaigni.
Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticizes the BJD government for alleged failure in governance and demands job data from chief minister Naveen Patnaik. He highlights distress migration in Hinjili and Kantabanji and praises Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts in underdeveloped districts like Balangir and Nuapada.
The Odisha State Museum in collaboration with ArtistMindz is hosting a painting exhibition titled 'Abhivyakti Vignettes of Indian Art' featuring works of celebrated artists like Maqbool Fida Hussain and FN Souza. Visit the state museum to experience this unique showcase till May 7.
In Kalahandi, a royal bahu, a grassroots leader, and a veteran politician are competing for the Lok Sabha seat. Get insights into the political dynamics and candidates in this triangular battle for Kalahandi.