Puri: In a significant political development, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has achieved remarkable success in Odisha, breaking through Naveen Patnaik's political stronghold. The latest updates from the Odisha Election Results 2024 reveal a historic victory for the BJP in both the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in the state.
The BJP is leading in an impressive 19 Lok Sabha seats and 80 Assembly seats in Odisha, while the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), led by Naveen Patnaik, trails with three Lok Sabha seats and 49 Assembly seats. These trends closely mirror the predictions of the News18 Mega Exit Poll, which anticipated significant gains for the BJP in Odisha.
Exit polls predicted a strong performance by the BJP in the Lok Sabha elections, with most constituencies expected to be won by the party. Conversely, predictions for the Odisha Assembly Elections 2024 varied, with some suggesting a hung assembly. The India Today-Axis My India exit poll projected an equal seat share between the BJD and BJP, while Jan ki Baat predicted a higher seat count for the BJD.
Comparing with the 2019 Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, where the BJD emerged as the frontrunner, securing 12 and 112 seats respectively, the BJP's surge marks a significant shift in the state's political dynamics. The Congress, on the other hand, faced a decline in performance, winning only one Lok Sabha seat and nine Assembly seats in 2019.
The elections in Odisha were conducted in four phases, from May 13 to June 1, covering both Lok Sabha and Assembly seats. These latest trends signify a major transformation in Odisha's political landscape, with the BJP making substantial inroads into Naveen Patnaik's stronghold. As the final outcome unfolds, the closely contested battle for supremacy in the state remains the focal point of attention.
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