BJD accuses BJP of poll code violations in Odisha and submits memoranda to CEO regarding distribution of money, liquor, and paid news. BJD demands action against BJP candidates for violating MCC guidelines.
Polling commenced in Odisha for six Lok Sabha constituencies and 42 assembly seats amid tight security. With 1 crore voters eligible, voting began at 7 am across 10,882 booths and will continue until 6 pm. Sixty-six candidates for Lok Sabha and 394 for assembly segments are in the fray, with notable leaders' fates at stake.
Polling commenced for six Lok Sabha constituencies and 42 assembly seats in Odisha amid tight security. Approximately 1 crore voters across 10,882 booths are eligible to cast their votes in the fourth and final round of simultaneous elections. Notable leaders, including Odisha assembly Speaker Pramila Mallik and BJP national vice-president Baijayant Panda, are among the 66 candidates contesting.
Bhubaneswar, Jun 1 (PTI) Polling commenced for six Lok Sabha constituencies and 42 assembly seats in Odisha on Saturday morning, amid tight security, a poll official said.
Other prominent candidates among the 904 in the fray are Union minister Anurag Thakur, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee s nephew Abhishek Banerjee, RJD supremo Lalu Prasad s daughter Misa Bharti.