Bhubaneswar. May 25: On Saturday, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed confidence that the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) would once again establish a stable government in the state.

The 77-year-old leader of the BJD walked from his residence, Naveen Niwas, to cast his vote at the Aerodrome Colony UP School. After voting, CM Patnaik spoke to the media, stating, "I anticipate the Biju Janata Dal will secure victory in both the Assembly and parliamentary elections. With the blessings of the people and Lord Jagannath, we will form a very stable government in the state again."

He also encouraged all voters, particularly young voters, to exercise their right to vote.

Polling is currently taking place at 10,551 booths across six Lok Sabha constituencies—Sambalpur, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Cuttack, Puri, and Bhubaneswar—and 42 assembly segments within these constituencies as part of the third phase of elections in Odisha.

A total of 64 candidates are competing for the six Lok Sabha seats, while 383 candidates are vying for the 42 assembly segments.

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