May 25th 2024.
The state of Odisha has seen a 7.43 per cent voter turnout as of 9 am on Saturday, according to officials. This was recorded in six Lok Sabha constituencies and 42 assembly segments. The voting process began at 7 am in Sambalpur, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, and Puri parliamentary constituencies, as well as 42 assembly segments within these regions.
It's worth noting that the Lok Sabha and assembly elections are being held simultaneously in Odisha. NB Dhal, the Chief Electoral Officer of the state, stated that the voting process has been peaceful so far in the 10,581 polling stations. However, there have been some reports of EVM glitches.
As of 9 am, officials have reported that 7.43 per cent of the eligible 94.48 lakh voters have exercised their right to vote. In a statement to the press, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik shared that he walked to the Aerodrum Upper Primary School near his residence in Bhubaneswar to cast his vote. He also expressed confidence that his party will form a stable government in the state.
In a show of unity and civic duty, senior BJD leader VK Pandian also made his way to the polling booth in an auto-rickshaw to cast his vote. It is heartening to see leaders taking part in the democratic process alongside their fellow citizens.
PTI (Press Trust of India) will continue to provide updates on the ongoing elections in Odisha. Stay tuned for more information.
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