2000 Odisha Legislative Assembly election

The 2000 Odisha Legislative Assembly election was held in Odisha, India, on June 26, 2000, to elect members of the state's 147-seat assembly. This election was conducted concurrently with the simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's Parliament. The ruling party at the time, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, sought to retain power amidst a backdrop of political instability and economic challenges. The elections were marked by high voter turnout and significant participation from various political parties, including the Indian National Congress (INC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Ultimately, the BJD emerged victorious, securing a majority and reaffirming Patnaik's leadership in the state.