June 4, 2024 11:38 AM

Assembly election results: BJP inches close to halfway mark in Odisha; ruling BJD leads in 47 seats

The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha is leading in 47 of the 147 assembly seats, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is nearing the halfway mark with leads in 71 seats, early trends from the Election Commission of India indicate. About three hours after the counting of votes began at 8 am, the Indian National Congress (INC) was leading in 13 seats, and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) - CPI(M) was ahead in one seat. Voting for the assembly elections in Odisha concluded on June 1...