For the first time after the 2024 general elections, Odisha will witness a mini battle to fill up 1,134 vacant posts in Panchayati Raj Institutions.
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They include 5 Zilla Parishad Members, 41 Panchayat Samiti Members, 45 Sarpanches, 272 Ward Members and 771 wards which were recently de-reserved after failing to get any nominations in reserved categories in 2022.
State Election Commission will take a decision on Bypolls dates after receiving the final electoral roll on May 9. The bypolls will be a test of strength for BJP, BJD and Congress. It will prove which party is connected to the ground.
