Shah criticizes Naveen's governance, advocates for BJP in Odisha, highlights electoral aims, distractions in a crucial Sonepur rally for change, while BJD responds to boost BJP morale.

Sidharth Routray, Suresh Routray's son, debuts in Nimapara assembly. Mountaineer, marketer, navigating politics, family dynamics, election strategies. BJP-BJD coalition impacts Odisha politics. Ethical campaign approach. Focus on engaging voters, simplifying issues. Young leaders sidelined. Brothers in opposing parties.

In Boudh, Odisha police killed two Maoists, seizing explosives. 7 fire exchanges reported. ADG Dev Datta Singh led the operation. Elections on May 13, 20, 25, and June 1, with Boudh voting on May 20, amid rising Maoist violence.

The lungi, a simple garment favored by numerous Indian men for home wear, has taken on a new significance following the circulation of a video featuring Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. In the video, he is clad in a lungi and a plain white round-neck T-shirt, holding cut-outs of BJD's conch symbol as part of the party's 'Jodi Sankha (double conch)' campaign.