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BJP appoints D. Purandeswari as Odisha election in‑charge ahead of local polls
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 09:17 PM
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The Bharatiya Janata Party has named former minister D. Purandeswari as the new in‑charge for Odisha ahead of the upcoming local body elections.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has formally announced D. Purandeswari as the party's new in‑charge for Odisha, a move aimed at strengthening its campaign machinery ahead of the state's local body elections. The decision was communicated through party channels and is expected to consolidate BJP's outreach in the eastern state.
Purandeswari, a former Union minister and senior leader, brings extensive experience in both national and state politics. Her responsibilities will include coordinating grassroots workers, shaping candidate selection, and formulating strategies to improve the party's performance in municipal and panchayat polls scheduled later this year.
The upcoming local elections are viewed as a litmus test for the BJP's foothold in Odisha, where regional parties have traditionally dominated. Party officials say the new appointment reflects a focused effort to expand its voter base and address local issues more effectively before the polls commence.
Purandeswari, a former Union minister and senior leader, brings extensive experience in both national and state politics. Her responsibilities will include coordinating grassroots workers, shaping candidate selection, and formulating strategies to improve the party's performance in municipal and panchayat polls scheduled later this year.
The upcoming local elections are viewed as a litmus test for the BJP's foothold in Odisha, where regional parties have traditionally dominated. Party officials say the new appointment reflects a focused effort to expand its voter base and address local issues more effectively before the polls commence.