Odisha Panchayat polls

Odisha panchayat poll results: BJD on top; BJP makes gains

Even though the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) retained the top position in the recently concluded panchayat polls in Odisha, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken a giant stride forward, while the faction-ridden Congress party got decimated.

Feb 26, 2017, 22:37 PM IST

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik blamed for BJD poor show in panchayat poll trends

As the fourth phase of Panchayat elections ended today in Odisha and trends indicated that the ruling BJD has suffered losses, party leaders have blamed the setback on Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.

Feb 19, 2017, 23:52 PM IST

Odisha panchayat polls: 76% voter turnout recorded in 4th phase

"The fourth phase of panchayat polls ended peacefully in the state, excluding some minor disturbances," Senapati said.

Feb 19, 2017, 20:44 PM IST

Odisha panchayat elections, repolling in 36 booths

State Election Commission had announced repolling in 62 wards under 24 gram panchayat under 14 blocks spread over 11 district, an SEC statement said.

Feb 18, 2017, 19:47 PM IST

Third phase records 75% voter turnout in Odisha panchayat polls

The third phase of polls recorded 75 per cent voter turnout in which Sonepur district recorded highest with 86 per cent.

Feb 17, 2017, 20:19 PM IST

Odisha Panchayat polls: Two dead, several injured in clashes

At least two persons died, several others were injured and three vehicles were torched in pre and post poll violence during the ongoing panchayat elections in Odisha.

Feb 14, 2017, 20:27 PM IST

Campaign ends for 1st phase of Odisha panchayat polls

The polling for the first phase of panchayat elections would be held on February 13. The polls are scheduled to be held in five phases.

Feb 11, 2017, 20:45 PM IST

36,779 candidates win Odisha panchayat polls uncontested

A total of 36,779 candidates, including 36,222 contesting for the posts of ward members, have won the elections even before polling, State Election Commission (SEC) Secretary Rabindra Nath Sahu said.

Jan 28, 2017, 19:43 PM IST

SEC announces Odisha Panchayat Polls schedule

The elections will be conducted in five phases in 852 Zilla Parishad zones of 314 blocks, SEC Secretary Rabindra Sahu said.

Jan 07, 2017, 20:46 PM IST

SEC announces five-phase Odisha panchayat polls from Feb 13

The State Election Commission (SEC) on Tuesday announced dates for panchayat polls in Odisha.

Dec 27, 2016, 16:22 PM IST