BJP currently has a lead in 78 Assembly seats in the state of Odisha.

In the city of Bhubaneswar, the latest updates from the Election Commission of India show that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is currently leading in 78 Assembly seats in the state of Odisha. On the other hand, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has secured a lead in 54 constituencies out of the 147 Assembly seats for which the latest trends are available. The Congress party is ahead in 11 seats, while the CPI is leading in one seat. Two independent candidates are also in the lead, according to the Chief Electoral Officer of Odisha, Nikunja Bihari Dhal.

As the counting of votes continues, it is evident that several ministers from the state are trailing behind their opponents. This includes prominent names such as Assembly Speaker Pramila Mallik, Finance Minister Bikram Arukha, Forest and Environment Minister PK Amat, Science and Technology Minister Ashok Panda, Water Resources Minister Tukuni Sahu, Steel and Mines Minister Prafulla Mallick, and Planning and Coordination Minister Rajendra Dholakia.

At present, the counting process is taking place at 70 centers across Odisha. It is expected that around 18-19 rounds of counting will be conducted for each seat. In terms of individual candidates, Minister Jagannath Saraka is currently leading in Bissam Cuttack, while Mahesh Sahoo from BJD is ahead in the Hindol constituency. In a surprising turn of events, CPI candidate and sitting MLA Laxman Munda is currently in the lead in the Bonai assembly constituency. Independent candidate Soumya Ranjan Patnaik is also ahead in the Ghasipura MLA seat, beating out BJD nominee Badri Narayan Patra.

The people of Odisha are eagerly waiting for the final results of the Assembly elections, and the state is buzzing with excitement and anticipation. The outcome of these elections will have a significant impact on the political landscape of the state, and all eyes are on the continuing counting process to see who will emerge victorious. The PTI (Press Trust of India) will continue to provide updates on the latest developments, and we will keep you informed every step of the way. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting electoral battle in Odisha.

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