The curtains have closed on the 2024 Indian parliamentary elections with all phases of voting concluded, and the exit polls are signaling a sweep for the BJP in Odisha, according to the India Today-Axis My India survey.
With 21 seats up for grabs in the state, the NDA coalition is forecasted to secure between 18-20 seats, potentially garnering 51% of votes.
Source: aajtak
In Odisha, the India Coalition may receive up to 13% votes without winning a single seat, while the ruling BJD is projected to capture only 0-2 seats. Notable candidates include Sambit Patra from Puri and Dharmendra Pradhan from Sambalpur.
The Significance of Odisha's 2024 Parliamentary Election:
Not only is Odisha's 2024 parliamentary election crucial because it was conducted in tandem with the Legislative Assembly elections, but it also highlighted a political showdown where the BJP is set to achieve a momentous victory over the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Congress in a fierce power struggle.
Key Contenders in Odisha:
In Balasore, BJP fielded Pratap Sarangi while BJD put their confidence in Manju Lata Mandal.
The Bhadrak constituency witnessed a battle between BJD's Arun Sahoo and Congress's Sanjay Das Burma.
In Kendrapara, BJP's Baijayant Jay Panda entered the fray against BJD's Anubhav Mohanty.
For the Cuttack seat, Congress nominated Bhakta Charan Das while BJD backed Naveen Patnaik.
In Berhampur, BJP chose Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo as their candidate, and BJD went with Siddhant Mahapatra.
Also, delve into the anticipated results of the Lok Sabha Election Exit Polls 2024 and get the most accurate forecasts exclusively on Aaj Tak.
A Glimpse into 2019 Parliamentary Election Outcomes:
In 2019, BJD emerged as a major force, winning 12 out of 21 seats in Odisha, while BJP bagged 8, and Congress secured a single victory. This marked a significant shift from the 2014 elections where BJD had won 20 seats to BJP's 1.
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Reviewing the 2014 Parliamentary Election Outcomes:
In the 2014 parliamentary elections, BJD triumphed in Odisha with 20 seats out of 21, while BJP managed a lone victory, and Congress failed to secure any seat.
