Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:05am on 04 Jun 2024,Tuesday Politics
Early leads in the Odisha Assembly elections indicate a strong showing for the BJP, leading with 38 seats compared to the BJD's 23. The Congress lags behind with just 5 seats. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's BJD faces a tough challenge as the BJP gains momentum. Security measures are heightened, with central forces deployed to prevent post-poll violence. Voter turnout was robust at 74.44%, marking a slight increase from 2019. As counting progresses in 70 centers, attention remains focused on the unfolding political landscape in Odisha.
