Patnaik, who addressed poll rallies in Hinjili assembly constituency in his home district of Ganjam, dwelt upon a 10-year development plan with a strong emphasis on empowering the youth.
On the other hand, the BJP has already declared candidates for the all 21 LS seats while 112 nominees have been announced by the party for the 147 seats.
Along with Lok Sabha elections, assembly polls will be held in Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, Odisha and Arunachal Pradesh.
Ahead of crucial 2024 general and Odisha Assembly elections, Manmohan Samal has been appointed as Odisha BJP president.
Elections to the Patkura assembly constituency are due in the coming months
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announces BJD’s decision to field 33% women candidates in the 21 Lok Sabha seats in Odisha, calls upon all national parties to follow suit
