Odisha Elections: Results, Government & Seats

State · Capital: Bhubaneswar · Region: East · Governed by BJP

21
Lok Sabha seats (MPs)
10
Rajya Sabha seats
147
Assembly seats (MLAs)
—
Legislative Council (MLCs)

Odisha is a State in the East region of India, with its capital at Bhubaneswar. It sends 21 Members to the Lok Sabha and 10 to the Rajya Sabha, and elects a 147-member Legislative Assembly. The current government is led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi (Bharatiya Janata Party), in office since 12 Jun 2024. In the 2024 Assembly election (May–Jun 2024 (4 phases), turnout 74.5%), the leading parties won: Bharatiya Janata Party 78, Biju Janata Dal 51, Indian National Congress 14. The next Assembly election is due in 2029.

Government of Odisha

NDA
Chief Minister
Mohan Charan Majhi BJP
In office since
12 Jun 2024
Ruling party
Bharatiya Janata Party
Coalition
BJP
Legislature
Unicameral — Vidhan Sabha (147)
Majority mark
74
Next Assembly election
2029
BJP formed its first-ever solo government in Odisha in 2024, ending Naveen Patnaik's 24-year tenure.

2024 Odisha Assembly Election Result

Polled: May–Jun 2024 (4 phases) · Turnout: 74.5%

147Assembly seats
78
51
14
BJP 78 BJD 51 INC 14 CPI(M) 1 IND 3│ Majority mark: 74
2024 Odisha Assembly seats won by party
PartyFull nameSeatsSeat share
BJPBharatiya Janata Party7853.1%
BJDBiju Janata Dal5134.7%
INCIndian National Congress149.5%
CPI(M)Communist Party of India (Marxist)10.7%
INDIndependents32.0%

Odisha Lok Sabha 2024 Result — 21 seats

20
NDA 20 INDIA 1
Lok Sabha 2024 seats won in Odisha
PartyFull nameAlliance (2024)Seats
BJPBharatiya Janata PartyNDA20
INCIndian National CongressINDIA1

Rajya Sabha: 10 members elected by the state's MLAs for 6-year staggered terms.

Odisha Elections — FAQs

Who is the Chief Minister of Odisha?Mohan Charan Majhi (Bharatiya Janata Party) is the Chief Minister of Odisha, in office since 12 Jun 2024. The government is formed by BJP.
Which party rules Odisha?Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leads the government of Odisha, as part of the NDA alliance.
How many Assembly seats are there in Odisha?The Odisha Legislative Assembly has 147 elected seats; a party or coalition needs 74 for a majority.
When is the next Assembly election in Odisha?The next Odisha Assembly election is due in 2029. The last one was held in May–Jun 2024 (4 phases) with a turnout of about 74.5%.
How many Lok Sabha seats are there in Odisha?Odisha elects 21 Members of Parliament to the Lok Sabha. Result in 2024: BJP 20, INC 1.
How many Rajya Sabha seats does Odisha have?Odisha has 10 Rajya Sabha seats, filled by its elected MLAs for six-year staggered terms.