BJD wrests 6 assembly seats from BJP in the 2019 Odisha Assembly elections, defying odds and capturing constituencies held by the BJP. Factors contributing to the victory include poor performance of BJP MLAs and the support of the people.
Veteran politician Suresh Routray's family faced disappointment in the recent elections as both his sons suffered defeats. Siddharth Routray finished third in the Nimapara assembly seat, while Manmath lost in the Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha seat. Learn more about the electoral outcomes and family dynamics in this article.
The nail-biting contest for Bhubaneswar-Central assembly seat and other constituencies in Odisha where MLAs won by narrow margins, highlighting the importance of every single vote in elections.
The recent election results in Odisha have had significant impacts on various political families and dynasties, with wins and losses reshaping the state's political landscape.
BJD veteran Prasanna Acharya is pitted against senior BJP and Congress contestants from Rairakhol assembly constituency. Development is the main agenda for the constituency with a focus on kendu leaf pluckers and other sectors. Congress and BJP candidates highlight issues like basic amenities, teacher shortage, lack of water for farms, and pending dues for kendu leaf workers.