April 26th 2024.
The city of Bhubaneswar is bustling with political activity as the deadline for filing nominations for the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha draws near. A total of thirty-nine candidates have put forth their names for the four Lok Sabha seats, while a staggering 266 individuals have submitted their papers for the 28 Assembly segments. These elections are scheduled to take place on May 13, marking the first round of simultaneous voting in the state.
The constituencies of Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Koraput, and Berhampur will be the first to cast their votes, along with the 28 Assembly segments that fall under their jurisdiction. As per an election official, a total of 75 nominations have been received for the Lok Sabha seats, while 483 papers have been submitted for the Assembly segments in this initial phase. It is worth noting that a candidate is allowed to submit multiple nomination papers, resulting in a higher number of submissions.
Among the four Lok Sabha constituencies, Berhampur has seen the highest number of nominations with a total of 24 candidates vying for this seat. In terms of Assembly segments, Berhampur has also received the most submissions with 30 nomination papers, while Jharigaon under the Nabarangpur constituency has only received five. The scrutiny of these papers will take place on Friday, and the last date for withdrawal of nominations is set for April 29, as stated in an ECI notification.
The Odisha government has declared holidays for its employees on the days of polling to ensure maximum participation in the elections. Apart from May 13, voting will also take place on May 20, May 25, and June 1 for the remaining Lok Sabha and Assembly seats in the state. With the excitement and anticipation building up, all eyes are now set on the first round of elections on May 13. This will be a crucial step in determining the fate of the candidates and the future of Odisha.
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