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Arka Keshari Deo

100-Word Insight: BJP eyes ‘Women Power’

Sagar Satapathy Sep 27, 2023

It won’t be a surprise to Malvika getting the nod for Kalahandi Lok Sabha seat and Basant Panda being shifted to assembly.

BJD eyes Kalahandi with Arka Keshari at Helm

The News Insight May 21, 2013 0

The Royals ruled tribal-dominated Kalahandi for years. In 1952, Giridhari Bhoi became the first MP from this seat. Later, Pratap Keshari Deo won from Kalahandi Lok Sabha seat in 1957, 1962, 1967, 1971 and 1977. He won the 1957 elections on…