2014 Indian general election in Odisha

The 2014 Indian general election in Odisha was a pivotal electoral event, held concurrently with the national elections from April 7 to May 12, 2014. This election was conducted to select members of the 16th Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's Parliament. Odisha, a state in Eastern India, comprised 21 parliamentary constituencies, which were contested by various political parties. The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD), led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, sought to maintain its dominance, while the Indian National Congress (INC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) aimed to increase their influence in the region. The election was marked by significant voter turnout and intense campaigning, reflecting the state's diverse political landscape and regional issues.