June 8th 2024.
The recent elections in Rourkela, Odisha have caused quite a stir as the BJP's Dilip Ray lost to BJD's Sarada Prasad Nayak, despite the saffron wave that has been sweeping the state. This unexpected result has left political analysts with differing opinions. Some believe that Ray's overconfidence led to his defeat, while others suggest that his camp underestimated Nayak and failed to campaign effectively.
Many had assumed that Ray's popularity and financial resources would secure him another victory in this constituency. However, they were unaware that his popularity had dwindled in recent years. Sources close to Ray also revealed that there were too many voices giving orders and opinions in his camp, leading to a disjointed campaign that ultimately cost him the election. It seems that too many cooks did spoil the broth in this case.
On the other hand, an insider from Ray's camp blames the strife within the local unit of the BJP for his defeat. According to the insider, many members of the party started working for BJD once Ray's name was announced as the candidate. Some even went as far as voting for Nayak. This issue was previously reported by Orissa POST on May 10. Another source from Ray's camp believes that Nihar Ray's rebellion also played a significant role in his loss. Although Nihar did not win, the votes he received were enough to upset Ray's chances.
However, the main reason for Ray's defeat, as many BJP cadres believe, was their underestimation of Nayak. They were confident that they would end his political career, but they failed to gauge the sentiments of the voters. In particular, the residents of Bondamunda locality did not approve of Ray as a candidate and did not vote for him. In the end, Nayak emerged victorious with 64,660 votes, while Ray received 61,108. Although Congress candidate Birendra Nath Pattnaik only received 8,751 votes, it was enough to ruin Ray's chances. Additionally, the decision of the Marwari community to desert Ray was another factor in his downfall, according to some.
In conclusion, Ray's defeat in Rourkela has left many surprised and has sparked discussions among political analysts. It seems that his overconfidence, disjointed campaign, and underestimation of his opponent were the main reasons for his loss. However, there were also internal issues within the BJP that contributed to his defeat. Regardless of the reasons, Nayak's victory has proven that no candidate can be taken lightly in politics.
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