Lok Sabha Polls: BJP Announces Candidates For Odisha, Fields Dharmendra Pradhan From Sambalpur

Lok Sabha Polls: BJP Announces Candidates For Odisha, Fields Dharmendra Pradh...

by Hemanta Pande

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar, Mar 24: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday announced the names of 18 candidates for Odisha for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

The BJP has fielded Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan from the Sambalpur constituency.

BJP announces names of 18 Lok Sabha candidates in #Odisha

Union Minister #DharmendraPradhan to contest from Sambalpur #LokSabhaElections2024 #OdishaElections pic.twitter.com/H4GiHIUGbL — Argus News (@ArgusNews_in) March 24, 2024

The list of candidates announced by the BJP for the 18 Lok Sabha seats in the state is as follows:

Bargarh - Pradeep Purohit
Sundargarh- Jual Oram
Sambalpur - Dharmendra Pradhan
Keonjhar - Anant Nayak
Mayurbhanj - Naba Charan Majhi
Balasore - Pratap Sarangi
Bhadrak - Avimanyu Sethi
Dhenkanal - Rudra Narayan Pani
Bolangir - Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo
Kalahandi - Malvika Keshari Deo
Nabarangpur - Balabhadra Majhi
Kendrapara - Baijayant Panda
Jagatsinghpur - Bibhu Prasad Tarai
Puri - Sambit Patra
Bhubaneswar - Aparajita Sarangi
Aska - Anita Subhadarshini
Berhampur - Pradeep Panigrahy
Koraput - Kaliram Majhi

There are 21 Lok Sabha seats in Odisha.

Odisha will vote in the Lok Sabha elections and Assembly polls, which are being held simultaneously, in four phases. The polling will be held on May 13, 20, 25 and June 1.

The votes will be counted with the rest of the country on June 4.

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Smriti Irani Files Nomination From Amethi LS Seat

by Utkalika Mohanty

Amethi, Apr 29: Union Minister Smriti Irani on Monday filed her nomination for the Amethi Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh from where she is seeking a second term.

Smriti Irani had won the seat in 2019 by defeating Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

The Congress has yet to declare its candidate for the seat.

Smriti Irani was accompanied by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav. Her husband Zubin Irani was also present.

The BJP leaders went to the district collectorate from its office in Amethi in an impressive roadshow. Before this Smriti Irani and her husband performed 'puja' at their home and visited a temple.

Earlier on Sunday, Smriti Irani visited Ayodhya where she offered prayers at the newly constructed Ram temple.

She later said, “I consider myself lucky to be born in such an era, which saw our Ram Lalla moving from a tent to a grand temple. Today especially, being in the company of saints, their love and blessings not only boost my morale but today I am again getting inspiration from them to walk on the path of virtue. Similarly, in the court of Hanumanji, I sought blessings to have a spirit of service like his. Coming to this land is a matter of pride for any Sanatani.”

(IANS)

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Fire Engulfs Zonal Office Of "Bank Of India" In Baripada, 3 Injured

by Manisha Das

Fire Engulfs "Bank Of India" Baripada Branch, 3 Injured

Baripada, Apr 29: A major fire broke out on the premises of Bank Of India's zonal branch at Baripada in Mayurbhanj district this afternoon, leaving three persons severely injured.

According to the information, the persons who sustained injuries include one woman and two men.

The fire broke out in the third store of the building, where the canteen facility is available.

Two teams of fire officials have been deployed to douse the flame in the bank.

The reason behind the major mishap is not ascertained yet.

Rescue operation is still on.

More information on the matter is still awaited.

Girl Dies While Dancing At Sister's Wedding In UP

by Utkalika Mohanty

Meerut, Apr 29: An 18-year-old girl simply collapsed and died while dancing at her sister's wedding ceremony in Meerut.

The girl has been identified as Rimsha who was dancing at her sister's 'haldi ceremony' (a pre-wedding event) on Friday evening.

A video of the tragic incident, which is now being widely circulated on social media platforms, shows Rimsha trying to match dance steps with her family members to loud music.