April 26th 2024.
The city of Bhubaneswar was abuzz with activity as the process of filing nomination papers for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and state assembly segments began on Friday, May 20. The Election Commission of India and Chief Electoral Officer issued a notification announcing the start of this important process.
This notification outlined the five Lok Sabha constituencies - Bargarh, Sundargarh, Bolangir, Kandhamal, and Aska - and the 35 assembly segments that fall under them. It stated that as per the recommendations of the Election Commission of India and in accordance with the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the Governor of Odisha has called for nominations.
The notification further informed that May 3 is the last date for submitting nominations, and the scrutiny of these nominations will take place the following day. Candidates will have until May 6 to withdraw their nominations if they choose to do so.
According to sources, the Election Commission has set different voting schedules for the 35 assembly constituencies that fall under the five Lok Sabha constituencies. While the usual voting hours are from 7 am to 6 pm, there have been some revisions in certain areas to ensure security and address other concerns.
For instance, in Padampur, Bonai, Kantamal, and Boudh, as well as some parts of Patnagarh, Kantabanji, Baliguda, Udayagiri, and Phulbani Assembly segments, the voting will take place from 7 am to 4 pm. In some booths of Patnagarh, Kantabanji, Baliguda, Udayagiri, and Phulbani, and all booths of Daspalla Assembly segment, the voting hours will be from 7 am to 5 pm.
With the stage set for the nomination process, the citizens of Odisha eagerly await the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and the opportunity to choose their leaders. Let us all exercise our right to vote and be a part of this important democratic process.
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