Odisha BJP to Hold State President Election: Polls Scheduled by July 1st

The Odisha BJP is set to elect its new state president, with the electoral process commencing this Sunday, according to State Election Officer and MP Pratap Sarangi. Bihar MP Sanjay Jaiswal has been appointed as the observer by the Central Election Officer, to oversee the three-day organizational election concluding by July 1st. Jaiswal will be in Odisha after the election notification is released. Sarangi highlighted the need for a leader who can unite and lead the party effectively, stating that the BJP uses an internal democratic process. The electoral college voter’s list will be issued on June 29th. Candidates can file nominations on June 30th, followed by scrutiny, and the final list will be published with the allotment of election symbols. Voting will take place on July 1st, and the results are expected by 12:30 PM. This election is significant for the Odisha BJP as it focuses on strengthening the organizational structure in the state. These organizational elections are conducted every three years, beginning at the local level and ending with the election of the national president. Local, mandal, and district committee elections have already concluded. The party had previously announced the newly elected presidents of 23 out of 37 organizational districts in January. The state party is eligible to participate in the election of the national president after the election of the state party president.