060326 RAJYA SABHA ELECTION ROW PKG PRATIDIN UP

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Odisha RS Polls: Dilip Ray vs Datteswar Hota in Tight Race for Fourth Seat

The battle for Odisha's fourth Rajya Sabha seat in the March 16, 2026, elections has intensified between BJP-backed Independent candidate Dilip Ray and BJD-supported common candidate Dr. Datteswar Hota (backed by Congress and CPI(M)). With neither side holding enough MLAs outright—BJP (82 votes including Independents) aiming for three seats total, and BJD (48) plus allies (15) targeting two—the "math" hinges on potential cross-voting or defections. Dilip Ray, a veteran politician and former Union Minister, has stirred speculation by advocating "vote of conscience" (open voting without party whip) ahead of polls, recalling his 2002 victory via similar cross-support. BJD's Santrupt Misra confirmed the alliance with Congress is solely for this RS election, fueling discussions on strategic deals. Five nominations validated after scrutiny: BJP's Manmohan Samal and Sujeet Kumar, BJD's Misra, Hota, and Ray. The quota is 30 first-preference votes; outcome depends on MLA loyalty amid whispers of discontent. A high-stakes political drama unfolding in Bhubaneswar!

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