The 2024 Indian general election in Odisha was held in four phases from May 13 to June 1 to elect 21 members of the 18th Lok Sabha. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a landslide victory, winning 20 out of the 21 seats. The Indian National Congress (INC) won the remaining seat, Koraput, while the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) failed to win any seats.
Seatwise Results
- Bargarh: PRADEEP PUROHIT (BJP) – 716,359 votes – 251,667 margin
- Sundargarh: JUAL ORAM (BJP) – 494,282 votes – 138,808 margin
- Sambalpur: DHARMENDRA PRADHAN (BJP) – 592,162 votes – 119,836 margin
- Keonjhar: ANANTA NAYAK (BJP) – 573,923 votes – 97,042 margin
- Mayurbhanj: NABA CHARAN MAJHI (BJP) – 585,971 votes – 219,334 margin
- Balasore: PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI (BJP) – 563,865 votes – 147,156 margin
- Bhadrak: AVIMANYU SETHI (BJP) – 573,319 votes – 91,544 margin
- Jajpur: RABINDRA NARAYAN BEHERA (BJP) – 534,239 votes – 15,870 margin
- Dhenkanal: RUDRA NARAYAN PANY (BJP) – 598,721 votes – 76,567 margin
- Bolangir: SANGEETA KUMARI SINGH DEO (BJP) – 617,744 votes – 132,664 margin
- Kalahandi: MALVIKA DEVI (BJP) – 544,303 votes – 133,813 margin
- Nabarangpur: BALABHADRA MAJHI (BJP) – 481,396 votes – 87,536 margin
- Kandhamal: SUKANTA KUMAR PANIGRAHI (BJP) – 416,415 votes – 21,371 margin
- Cuttack: BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB (BJP) – 531,601 votes – 57,077 margin
- Kendrapara: BAIJAYANT PANDA (BJP) – 615,705 votes – 66,536 margin
- Jagatsinghpur: BIBHU PRASAD TARAI (BJP) – 589,093 votes – 40,696 margin
- Puri: SAMBIT PATRA (BJP) – 629,330 votes – 104,709 margin
- Bhubaneswar: APARAJITA SARANGI (BJP) – 512,519 votes – 35,152 margin
- Aska: ANITA SUBHADARSHINI (BJP) – 494,226 votes – 99,974 margin
- Berhampur: DR. PRADEEP KUMAR PANIGRAHY (BJP) – 513,102 votes – 16,5476 margin
Key Points
- The BJP won 20 seats, while the INC won the remaining seat, Koraput.
- The voter turnout was 74.51% overall, with varying percentages in each phase.
- The BJP’s vote share increased significantly to 45.34%, while the BJD’s vote share decreased to 37.53%.
- The INC’s vote share remained relatively stable at 12.52%.
- The BJP’s victory was seen as a significant shift in Odisha’s political landscape, with the party making a critical contribution to its national tally.
Winning Candidate – Bharatiya Janata Party (Odisha)
| S.No | Parliament Constituency | Winning Candidate | Total Votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bargarh(1) | PRADEEP PUROHIT | 716359 | 251667 |
| 2 | Sundargarh(2) | JUAL ORAM | 494282 | 138808 |
| 3 | Sambalpur(3) | DHARMENDRA PRADHAN | 592162 | 119836 |
| 4 | Keonjhar(4) | ANANTA NAYAK | 573923 | 97042 |
| 5 | Mayurbhanj(5) | NABA CHARAN MAJHI | 585971 | 219334 |
| 6 | Balasore(6) | PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI | 563865 | 147156 |
| 7 | Bhadrak(7) | AVIMANYU SETHI | 573319 | 91544 |
| 8 | Jajpur(8) | RABINDRA NARAYAN BEHERA | 534239 | 1587 |
| 9 | Dhenkanal(9) | RUDRA NARAYAN PANY | 598721 | 76567 |
| 10 | Bolangir(10) | SANGEETA KUMARI SINGH DEO | 617744 | 132664 |
| 11 | Kalahandi(11) | MALVIKA DEVI | 544303 | 133813 |
| 12 | Nabarangpur(12) | BALABHADRA MAJHI | 481396 | 87536 |
| 13 | Kandhamal(13) | SUKANTA KUMAR PANIGRAHI | 416415 | 21371 |
| 14 | Cuttack(14) | BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB | 531601 | 57077 |
| 15 | Kendrapara(15) | BAIJAYANT PANDA | 615705 | 66536 |
| 16 | Jagatsinghpur(16) | BIBHU PRASAD TARAI | 589093 | 40696 |
| 17 | Puri(17) | SAMBIT PATRA | 629330 | 104709 |
| 18 | Bhubaneswar(18) | APARAJITA SARANGI | 512519 | 35152 |
| 19 | Aska(19) | ANITA SUBHADARSHINI | 494226 | 99974 |
| 20 | Berhampur(20) | DR. PRADEEP KUMAR PANIGRAHY | 513102 | 165476 |
विजयी अभ्यर्थी – भारतीय जनता पार्टी (ओडिशा)
| क्रम संख्या | संसद निर्वाचन क्षेत्र | विजयी अभ्यर्थी | कुल मत | अंतर(मार्जिन) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | बारगढ़(1) | PRADEEP PUROHIT | 716359 | 251667 |
| 2 | सुन्दरगढ़(2) | जुएल ओराम | 494282 | 138808 |
| 3 | सम्बलपुर (3) | धर्मेंद्र प्रधान | 592162 | 119836 |
| 4 | क्योन्झर (4) | अनंत नायक | 573923 | 97042 |
| 5 | मयूरभंज (5) | NABA CHARAN MAJHI | 585971 | 219334 |
| 6 | बालासोर(6) | PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI | 563865 | 147156 |
| 7 | भाद्रक (7) | अभिमन्यु सेठी | 573319 | 91544 |
| 8 | जाजपुर (8) | RABINDRA NARAYAN BEHERA | 534239 | 1587 |
| 9 | धेन्कानल (9) | RUDRA NARAYAN PANY | 598721 | 76567 |
| 10 | बोलंगीर(10) | SANGEETA KUMARI SINGH DEO | 617744 | 132664 |
| 11 | कालाहाण्डी (11) | MALVIKA DEVI | 544303 | 133813 |
| 12 | नबरंगपुर (12) | BALABHADRA MAJHI | 481396 | 87536 |
| 13 | कंधामल(13) | SUKANTA KUMAR PANIGRAHI | 416415 | 21371 |
| 14 | कटक (14) | BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB | 531601 | 57077 |
| 15 | केन्द्रपाड़ा (15) | BAIJAYANT PANDA | 615705 | 66536 |
| 16 | जगतसिंहपुर (16) | BIBHU PRASAD TARAI | 589093 | 40696 |
| 17 | पुरी(17) | सम्बित पात्र | 629330 | 104709 |
| 18 | भुवनेश्वर (18) | APARAJITA SARANGI | 512519 | 35152 |
| 19 | अस्का (19) | ANITA SUBHADARSHINI | 494226 | 99974 |
| 20 | बरहामपुर(20) | DR. PRADEEP KUMAR PANIGRAHY | 513102 | 165476 |
inning Candidate – Indian National Congress (Odisha)
| S.No | Parliament Constituency | Winning Candidate | Total Votes | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Koraput(21) | SAPTAGIRI SANKAR ULAKA | 471393 | 147744 |
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) employed several significant strategies in Odisha to secure a landslide victory in the 2024 elections:
- Solo Strategy: The BJP decided to contest the elections alone, without any alliance with the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD). This move was a bold step, allowing the party to focus on its strengths and policies.
- Mega Campaign: The BJP planned a massive campaign across Odisha, with prominent leaders like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath visiting the state to canvass for party candidates.
- Focus on Local Issues: The BJP emphasized regional issues, particularly the neglect felt by Western Odisha, and made promises of development to resonate with the local population.
- Tribal Outreach: The party made significant efforts to connect with the tribal population in Odisha, appointing an Adivasi leader, Mohan Charan Majhi, as the Chief Minister. This move was seen as a strategic step to expand the party’s social base and ensure inclusivity.
- Caste Balance: The BJP maintained a regional and caste equilibrium by appointing two deputy chief ministers, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Pravati Parida, to ensure collective leadership and balance caste equations.
- Promises of Development: The party made several promises in its manifesto, including filling up 2.15 lakh government sector positions, payment of ₹3,100 per quintal of paddy, and creation of over 3.5 lakh jobs by 2029.
- Emphasis on Odia Asmita: The BJP highlighted the importance of Odia’s identity and culture, which resonated with the local population and helped the party connect with the people on an emotional level.
These strategies combined to help the BJP secure a significant victory in Odisha, marking a significant shift in the state’s political landscape.
