Congress's Ulaka retains Koraput Lok Sabha seat after defeating BJD's Kausalya Hikaka by 1,47,744 votes. Ulaka highlights achievements in the past five years, including development projects and raising issues in Lok Sabha.
Migrant workers from Koraput, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, and Malkangiri districts in southern Odisha have started returning to their workplaces after voting in the general elections. Thousands of workers from these districts migrate to Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka for work in construction, prawn processing, and brick kilns. The participation of migrant workers in the elections is reflected in the high voter turnout percentages. Officials are working on registering and providing support to these migrant workers.
Former minister Dambarudhar Ulaka passed away at the age of 86 while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed his condolences on social media. Ulaka, a seven-time Congress MLA, served as a minister and left a legacy in the region. His contributions to society will always be remembered. May his soul rest in peace.
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