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Odisha CEO to meet BJD delegation over Rajya Sabha election irregularity allegation
Odisha's Chief Electoral Officer plans a May 11, 2026 meeting with a BJD delegation to discuss allegations of an illegal second ballot issued to two BJP MLAs during the March 16 Rajya Sabha elections. The BJD had earlier submitted an urgent representation to the Election Commission of India regarding the issue.
Why It Matters
The case concerns the integrity of the Rajya Sabha election process in Odisha and potential procedural irregularities that could affect party representation.
Timeline
3 Events
Odisha Chief Electoral Officer to meet BJD delegation over irregularity allegation
May 11, 2026
Odisha Chief Electoral Officer scheduled a meeting with a BJD delegation on May 11, 2026 to discuss the alleged irregularity regarding the issuance of a second ballot paper to two BJP MLAs during the Rajya Sabha elections.
Urgent representation to Election Commission of India submitted by Sasmit Patra
May 6, 2026
Sasmit Patra, the BJD Rajya Sabha MP, submitted an urgent representation to the Election Commission of India alleging illegal issuance of a second ballot paper to two BJP MLAs (Upasana Mohapatra and Purna Chandra Sethi) during the March 16 Rajya Sabha elections.
Rajya Sabha elections held on March 16, 2026
March 16, 2026
The Rajya Sabha elections were held on March 16, 2026.