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Every Odia Thinking Why Their State Is Lagging Behind So Much: Dharmendra Pradhan

by Utkalika Mohanty

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Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Lok Sabha candidate from Sambalpur, Dharmendra Pradhan said that Odia people question why the state lags behind in so many aspects.

Bhubaneswar, May 4: Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Lok Sabha candidate from Sambalpur, Dharmendra Pradhan said that Odia people question why the state lags behind in so many aspects.

"Today, every Odia is thinking about why is their state lagging so much. It has been 26 years but villages in Odisha do not have access to drinking water. Fields in Odisha do not have water for irrigation. Schools in Odisha do not have teachers...Government hospitals do not have doctors. Odisha leads when it comes to oppression against women...How long will this go on? Resentment over this can be seen," Pradhan said speaking to ANI on Friday.

Pradhan said that the BJP which is fighting against Naveen Patnaik's Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in both the Assembly and Lok Sabha elections held simultaneously in Odisha, has appealed to the people to give the party an opportunity to serve them.

"BJP is going with an appeal to the people...PM has appealed to the people of Odisha to give us an opportunity to serve them...," Pradhan said.

Questioning Naveen Patnaik's development initiatives in Odisha, Pradhan said, "Who was the first individual to make a personal donation to Parikrama project? It was me. So, did I oppose it? If a 13th-century idol is discovered, instead of preserving it you put glossy tile over it and say that it is development. At least I don't accept it. This is not development..."

Pradhan participated in the nomination rally of BJP's Lok Sabha candidate from Dhenkanal constituency, Rudra Narayan Pani in Dhenkanal.

Earlier on Thursday, Pradhan filed his nomination from Odisha's Sambalpur constituency.
The Assembly and Lok Sabha elections in the state are to be held simultaneously in four phases, starting May 13. The voting for the remaining seats will be held on May 20, May 25 and June 1.

(ANI)

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79.69L Voters To Exercise Franchise In Second Phase Elections In Odisha On Monday

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

Bhubaneswar, May 18: As many as 79, 69, 887 voters have been enrolled to cast votes in the elections to five parliamentary and 35 assembly constituencies in the second phase in Odisha on Monday.

The electorate comprised 39,45,000 female voters, 40,33, 992 male and 851 transgender voters.

Addressing a Press conference, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Odisha Nikunja Bihari Dhal said there are a total of 9,162 polling stations under these five parliamentary seats. Of these booths, 1,041 booths will be managed by women pooling officers and 25 booths will be headed by PwD employees. A total of 1,541 booths have been named as model polling stations.

Dhal said 20 per cent of the booths, accounting for about 1800, have been identified as sensitive voting centres. A total of 102 companies of central forces will be deployed at these sensitive booths.

As many as 265 candidates, including 40 women, are in the poll fray for 35 Assembly constituencies and a total of 40 nominations are fighting polls from five Lok Sabha seats- Bargarh, Sundargarh, Kandhamal, Aska and Bolangir.

Regarding money seized during election campaigning, the CEO said articles worth Rs 254 crore have been seized from different places in the State so far. The seizures include hard cash of Rs 17.18 crore, 31 lakh litres of liquor, drugs worth Rs 73 crore and gold ornaments worth Rs 14 crore.

The highest cash amount of Rs 1.26 crore and the highest 8 lakh litre of liquor have been seized from Bargarh district. Rs 36 lakh and Rs 13 lakh were seized from Kandhamal and Aska parliamentary constituencies, respectively.

The CEO said live streaming of voting will held at 60 per cent of booths.

Poll violence at Khallikote, Dhal said a case has been registered and the accused arrested. The DGP has submitted a report on the violence to the ECI on the direction.

Police officers in the rank of ADG have been entrusted the responsibility to ensure smooth voting, said the CEO.

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Amid dating rumours, Kushal Tandon posts birthday note for 'gorgeous girl' Shivangi Joshi

by Utkalika Mohanty

Mumbai, May 18: Amid dating rumours, actor Kushal Tandon on Saturday penned an adorable birthday note for his rumoured ladylove Shivangi Joshi, saying he is grateful to have her in his life.

Taking to Instagram, Kushal shared a photo with his 'Barsatein - Mausam Pyaar Ka' co-star, where both can be seen twinning in black T-shirts and joggers.

They are posing against a car with a lush green backdrop.

The actor shared the post with the caption: "@shivangijoshi18 Happy Birthday my gorgeous. Today, I celebrate you and the incredible person you are. You are so kind, you are so gentle, you are so caring, you are so funny, you are everything a girl needs to be, and I'm so grateful to have you in my life. Cheers to many more birthdays together, creating beautiful memories."

Shivangi, who turned 26, responded in the comments section with red heart, sparkle, and butterfly emojis.

A fan commented: "Kush just made my day by announcing his girl officially." Another user wrote: "Man in love, birthday wish for his girl."

A user said: "Only a man can write a sweet birthday wish like this for his girl."

A few days ago, the duo refuted engagement rumours that were doing the rounds on the internet. However, some leaked photos of the actors from their recent Thailand vacation went viral on social media.

(IANS)

Andhra Pradesh: Four killed, two injured in car-truck collision on highway

by Utkalika Mohanty

Anantapur, May 18: Four people were killed and two were critically injured after a car rammed into a truck on National Highway 44 in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district on Saturday, police said.