June 5th 2024.
Bhubaneswar was abuzz with excitement and chatter as news of BJP's Laxman Bag's victory over Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik in the Kantabanji assembly seat spread like wildfire. Overnight, Bag had become a household name in Odisha, hailed as a 'giant killer' for his unexpected defeat of the five-term CM in the Bolangir district.
Bag, aged 48, had secured the Kantabanji seat with an impressive margin of 16,344 votes, causing a major upset for Patnaik who had contested from two seats. However, the CM did manage to secure a win in the Hinjili seat by a much smaller margin of 4,636 votes. This defeat was a first for Patnaik since he began his political career as the MP of Aska in 1998.
In a humble and grateful tone, Bag expressed his gratitude to the people of Kantabanji for choosing him over Patnaik. He promised to work tirelessly to fulfill the hopes and dreams of the people in his constituency. Bag also acknowledged that while Patnaik held the prestigious position of CM, he had faith in the people of Kantabanji and fought the election with unwavering determination, which ultimately led to his victory.
One of the main issues that Bag had addressed during his campaign was the lack of employment opportunities in the area, which had forced many people to migrate elsewhere. As a matric-pass and a farmer by profession, Bag understood the struggles and needs of the people in his constituency. Despite facing 12 criminal cases, he remained dedicated to serving the people and bringing about positive change in the community.
It was not an easy win for Bag, as in the previous election he had lost to the Congress candidate Santosh Singh Saluja by a mere 128 votes. However, this time around, with the support and trust of the people, Bag emerged victorious and proved that anything is possible with hard work and determination.
The news of Bag's victory had taken the state by storm, with many hailing him as a hero and a symbol of hope for the common man. It was a historic moment for both Bag and the people of Kantabanji, and it marked the beginning of a new era in the political landscape of Odisha.
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