Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Files Nomination Papers From Sambalpur LS Seat

Addressing an election rally in Sambalpur, Pandian called "Swabhaba Kabi Gangadhar Meher" as "Santha Kabi Gangadhar Meher ''. He also said "Kabi Bhim Bhoi'' instead of  "Santha Kabi Bhim Bhoi" in his speech in the presence of BJD supremo and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, and BJD's organisational secretary Pranab Prakash Das.

The Tamil Nadu-born bureaucrat-turned-politician's remark on Odia legends sparked a huge political storm across the state as Opposition BJP has selectively made ‘Odia Asmita’ or Odia pride as its main poll plank this elections.

Earlier, the BJD government landed in controversy as the name of a renowned poet like Kanta Kabi (Laxmikanta Mohapatra) was mispronounced as ‘Kantha Kabi’ at the first World Odia Language Conference in Bhubaneswar. 

The assembly and Lok Sabha polls in Odisha are being held across four phases--from May 13 to June 1. 

Polling for the first phase was conducted in 28 Assembly seats and four Lok Sabha constituencies on May 13. In the fifth phase, 35 Assembly seats and five Lok Sabha constituencies will vote on May 20, 42 Assembly segments and six Lok Sabha seats on May 25 and the remaining 42 Assembly seats and six Lok Sabha constituencies in the last phase on June 1.

The results will be out on June 4.

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The superstar of yesteryears arrived at the Biju Patnaik International Airport in the State capital at around 11 AM. She received a grand welcome from the State BJP leaders and the enthusiastic locals at the Airport.

The crowd greeted her with "Hema Malini zindabad", "BJP zindabad" and raised slogans of "Abki Baar 400 Paar".

According to party sources, Hema Malini will address two public meetings at North Bhubaneswar and Cuttack Kishorenagar and hold a roadshow in Pipili today and garner support for BJP candidates for the ongoing general elections. 

The assembly and Lok Sabha polls in Odisha are being held across four phases--from May 13 to June 1.

Polling for the first phase was conducted in 28 Assembly seats and four Lok Sabha constituencies on May 13. In the fifth phase, 35 Assembly seats and five Lok Sabha constituencies will vote on May 20, 42 Assembly segments and six Lok Sabha seats on May 25 and the remaining 42 Assembly seats and six Lok Sabha constituencies in the last phase on June 1.

The results will be out on June 4.

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During a candid conversation with Mr Nags, played by Danish Sait, Kohli spoke about his daughter Vamika's growing interest in cricket.

"My daughter has picked up the cricket bat and she's enjoying swinging the bat. I'm not sure, their choice is final," Kohli said.

The Interview you’ve all been waiting for is finally here. 🎬🍿

Mr. Nags meets Virat Kohli 👑, cuts a cake 🎂 to celebrate the 10th year of @bigbasket_com presents RCB Insider Show and relives their friendship over the years.#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL2024 pic.twitter.com/fzJ2EGZrFm — Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) May 17, 2024

In February, Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma were blessed with a baby boy. Kohli and Anushka revealed that the baby boy was born on February 15.

"Baby is good, healthy. Everything is fine, thank you!" Kohli said when asked about his son Akaay.

Kohli is currently a part of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the ongoing Indian Premier League. He has been a crucial figure in the franchise's hunt for a spot in the playoffs.

(ANI)

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