News

Three Candidates Elected Unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Odisha

Bhubaneswar: In a seamless electoral process, all three candidates, including two from the BJD, Debashish Samantaray and Subhasish Khuntia, and one from the BJP, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, secured their positions in the Rajya Sabha from Odisha. The election took a swift turn as the candidates filed their papers for the three vacant seats, eliminating the need for a contest.

Returning Officer Abanikanta Patnaik officially announced the unopposed election of the triumphant trio as the deadline for withdrawal of nominations concluded this afternoon. With no opposing candidates in the fray, the electoral process in Odisha’s Rajya Sabha segment unfolded smoothly.

Bureau The News Hashtag

Recent Posts

Railways approves new tri-weekly express train between Puri and Koraput

Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards improving rail connectivity in Odisha, the Ministry of Railways…

8 hours ago

Centre launches ₹189 crore Mizoram Ginger Mission to boost farmer income and exports

New Delhi: In a major push to strengthen agriculture-based livelihoods and promote value-added exports from…

8 hours ago

Utkalika marks 68 years of promoting Odisha’s handicraft heritage

Bhubaneswar: Odisha State Cooperative Handicrafts Corporation Ltd. (Utkalika) on Tuesday celebrated its 68th Foundation Day…

8 hours ago

DAV Pokhariput summer camp nurtures creativity among young students

Bhubaneswar: Encouraging young children to explore creativity beyond classrooms, DAV Public School, Pokhariput organised its…

8 hours ago

WSC trains over 9,000 youth, records 99% placements: Odisha Minister reviews expansion roadmap

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s flagship skilling institution, the World Skill Center (WSC), has trained more than 9,000…

9 hours ago

Pravati Parida Attends Mukhyamantri Kanya Bibaha Yojana Event in Keonjhar

Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Tuesday reviewed the implementation of key welfare and…

9 hours ago