The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) was ahead in 18 of 21 Lok Sabha constituencies and 79 of 147 assembly seats in Odisha Friday, officials said.
Among prominent BJD candidates for the Lok Sabha who are leading include members of the outgoing parliament Sidhant Mohapatra, Prasanna Kumar Patsani, Bhartruhari Mahatab, Baijayant Panda and Pinaki Mishra.
Congress candidate and former chief minister Giridhar Gomang was trailing in Koraput Lok Sabha constituency while Congress candidate Srikanta Jena was lagging behind in Balasore Lok Sabha seat.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik took lead in the Hinjili assembly constituency in Ganjam district over Congress' Sibaram Patra, the officials said.
State Congress president Jayadev Jena and BJP president K.V.Singh Deo were trailing in Anandpur and Patnagarh assembly seats respectively.
Simultaneous elections took place for 21 Lok Sabha and 147 assembly seats in the state.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app