The Odisha Assembly elections were held in April 2019, and the results were finally declared on May 23. The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) won a landslide victory, winning 112 of the 146 seats in the state assembly. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came in second place with 23 seats, while the Indian National Congress (INC) was relegated to third place with only 9 seats.
Odisha Election Results
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) was able to secure a decisive victory in the Odisha Assembly elections, winning 112 of the 146 seats in the state. This is an increase from their previous tally of 103 seats in the 2014 elections. The BJP was able to increase its seat tally from 10 to 23, while the INC was unable to make any significant gains, winning only 9 seats.
The BJD was able to maintain its majority in the state assembly, despite the BJP’s increased presence in the state. This was largely due to the party’s strong grassroots presence in the state, as well as its development-focused agenda.
Party Breakdown of Results
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) won a clear majority in the Odisha Assembly elections, securing 112 of the 146 seats. This is an increase from their previous tally of 103 seats in the 2014 elections.
The BJP was able to increase its seat tally from 10 to 23, while the INC was unable to make any significant gains, winning only 9 seats.
The BJD was able to maintain its majority in the state assembly, despite the BJP’s increased presence in the state. This was largely due to the party’s strong grassroots presence in the state, as well as its development-focused agenda.
The Odisha Assembly elections were a resounding victory for the Biju Janata Dal, who was able to secure a majority of seats in the state assembly. The BJP was able to make gains in the state, but still fell far short of the BJD’s majority. The INC was unable to make any significant gains, and was relegated to third place in the state assembly.