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At a public meeting in Odisha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi displayed respect by touching the feet of social activists Tula Behera and Padma Shri Purnamasi Jani. This act highlighted his reverence for 'Nari Shakti' and Indian tradition.

The family of deceased accuses boyfriend of murdering Sulochana Das in Bhubaneswar over marriage dispute.

BJD MLA candidate Suryamani Vaidya faced tough questions from villagers during a rally in Khallikote. Villagers demanded accountability for unfulfilled promises since her election in 2019, leading to tension and the eventual departure of her campaign team.

In Bhubaneswar, the decomposed body of a woman was discovered on the banks of the Basuaghai river. The police, suspecting murder, initiated an investigation and are seeking to identify her through inquiries at nearby brick kilns and villages.

In the first phase of the 2024 general elections in Odisha, a total of 62,87,000 voters will cast their votes at 7,303 polling centers.

A photo depicting cash distribution at BJD's rally in Nabarangpur, featuring candidate Pradeep Majhi, has gone viral. BJP reported the incident to the Election Commission, which is investigating the complaint.

Income Tax officials raided Stalwart Project Pvt Limited in Bhubaneswar amid suspicions of tax evasion. The company's owner, Sarat Sahoo, known for political ties, is under investigation. This follows a recent similar raid where Rs 2 crore was seized.

Amidst the ongoing tussle between BJP and BJD to grab power, PM Modi attended a series of public meetings at different locations in Odisha on Saturday. The public meetings were organised as part of party’s ‘Vijay Sankalp’samavesh for the 2024 elections in Odisha. 

During his election campaign in Odisha, PM Narendra Modi criticized the BJD for poor governance and development failures over 25 years. He highlighted an outsourced government controlled by a 'Super CM' and stressed the need for BJP's victory to restore state governance.

Ranjeeta reportedly got an overwhelming response from all the delegates about the issue – ‘Paid Period Leave’ that she raised in the special forum.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his speech in Bolangir, Odisha, declared the impending exit of BJD from the state's political scene and highlighted BJP's contributions including preserving Odisha's cultural heritage and recognizing local art through Padma awards.

At a public rally in Kandhamal, PM Modi criticized Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik for his lack of familiarity with local districts and highlighted the Ratna Bhandar controversy, questioning the missing keys and transparency issues. Modi appealed to the electorate to give BJP a chance, promising development and greater connection with the Odia community.

Several constituencies are set to witness intense electoral battles, with prominent candidates from various political parties locking horns for victory. Let’s have a look at the key constituencies of Odisha going to polls in the Phase 4 of the Lok Sabha elections...

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After our long struggle, the people of Odisha are now determined to make the lotus of BJP bloom, said PM Narendra Modi.