1985 Odisha Legislative Assembly election

The 1985 Odisha Legislative Assembly election was held in Odisha, India, from March 6 to March 14, 1985, to elect members to the 6th Odisha Legislative Assembly. This election was crucial as it followed a period of political instability and the imposition of President's Rule in the state. The primary contest was between the Indian National Congress, led by Janaki Ballabh Patnaik, and the Biju Janata Dal, founded by Biju Patnaik. The Congress party emerged victorious, securing a significant majority in the assembly. This election was notable for the shifting political landscape in Odisha and the beginning of a new political era marked by regional aspirations and the rise of regional parties in the state's governance.