Odisha Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 5: Voting Date, Seat Distribution, Key Candidates, And Schedule

The Lok Sabha Election 2024's first four phases have concluded, with preparations underway for the fifth voting phase. Voting took place in previous rounds on April 19, 26, May 7, and 13, while the final three phases are scheduled for May 25, 20, and June 1.

Phase 5 of the general elections in Odisha will see contests across Bargarh, Sundargarh, Bolangir, Kandhamal, and Aska parliamentary constituencies.

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Intense campaigning for five Lok Sabha seats and 35 assembly constituencies in Odisha concluded on Saturday, ahead of the polls scheduled for May 20. In the second round of simultaneous assembly elections in Odisha, key candidates in the contest include Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and chief minister Naveen Patnaik, along with his colleagues in the state government: Bikram Arukha, Niranjan Pujari, PK Amat, Tukuni Sahu, Rita Sahu, and SP Nayak.

A total of 40 candidates are competing for the Lok Sabha seats of Aska, Kandhamal, Bolangir, Bargarh, and Sundergarh, while 265 candidates are contesting in 35 assembly constituencies. Approximately 79.62 lakh voters are eligible to cast their votes on May 20.

Phase 5 of the Lok Sabha elections is scheduled for May 20, encompassing 49 constituencies across 5 states and Union territories. Polling will commence at 7 a.m., and the votes will be counted on June 4. The counting of votes for all 542 Lok Sabha seats is set for June 4.

The voting for the 2024 general elections and 147 seats of the state Assembly were scheduled for the final four phases in Odisha. Nearly 28 Assembly seats and four Lok Sabha constituencies underwent polls on May 13, followed by 35 Assembly and five Lok Sabha seats on May 20. Additionally, 42 Assembly and six Lok Sabha constituencies will be contested on May 25, with the remaining 42 Assembly and six Lok Sabha seats scheduled for June 1.

Here are the key candidates for Phase 5 Lok Sabha polls:

- Bargarh (ST):
- BJP Candidate: Pradeep Purohit
- Congress Candidate: Sanjay Bhoi
- BJD Candidate: Parineeta Mishra

- Sundargarh (ST):
- BJP Candidate: Jurel Oram
- Congress Candidate: Janardan Dehury
- BJD Candidate: Dilip Tirkey

- Bolangir:
- BJP Candidate: Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo
- Congress Candidate: Manoj Mishra
- BJD Candidate: Surendra Singh Bhoi

- Kandhamal:
- BJP Candidate: Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi
- Congress Candidate: Amir Chand Nayak
- BJD Candidate: Achyuta Samanta

- Aska:
- BJP Candidate: Anita Subhadarshani
- Congress Candidate: Debokanta Sharma
- BJD Candidate: Ranjita Sahu

These candidates represent different parties contesting in the Lok Sabha elections in Phase 5 across various constituencies.

During this electioneering phase, the state saw active participation from key figures of the ruling BJD and the opposition BJP and Congress, with prominent leaders from various parties engaging in the campaign.