May 25th 2024.
On Saturday, the vibrant city of Bhubaneswar was bustling with excitement as the people of Odisha came out to cast their votes for the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. Among them was the esteemed Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik, who confidently declared that the Biju Janata Dal will once again emerge victorious and form a stable government in the state.
At the age of 77, the BJD leader walked to the polling station from his residence, Naveen Niwas, to cast his vote at the Aerodrome Colony UP School. As he interacted with the media after casting his ballot, CM Patnaik shared his expectation for the BJD to win both the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. With the support of the people and the blessings of Lord Jagannath, he believed that they will form a strong and unwavering government in the state.
CM Patnaik also took the opportunity to urge all voters, especially the youth, to come out and exercise their right to franchise. As the voting continued at over 10,000 polling booths in six Lok Sabha constituencies and 42 Assembly segments, the Chief Minister's words resonated with the people and motivated them to participate in the democratic process.
The third phase of polling in Odisha saw a total of 64 candidates vying for the six Lok Sabha seats, while 383 candidates contested for the 42 Assembly segments. Among them were prominent figures such as BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra, senior BJP leaders Aparajita Sarangi and Bhartruhari Mahtab, as well as former corporate honcho Santrupt Mishra. With such high-profile leaders in the fray, the election was closely watched by the nation.
As the day progressed, the people of Odisha eagerly awaited the results, confident in their decision to vote for the BJD and their beloved Chief Minister. With their votes, they hoped to bring about positive change and progress in their state. As the evening approached and the polling concluded, all eyes were on Odisha as they eagerly awaited the results of their democracy in action.
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