The Election Commission announced a bypoll for a Rajya Sabha seat from Odisha on June 18. Debashish Samantaray resigned from the BJD and the Rajya Sabha, subsequently joining the BJP. The notification will be issued on June 1, with nominations closing on June 8. Voting will occur on June 18 if multiple candidates contest.

Debashish Samantaray quit the Rajya Sabha and the Biju Janata Dal ahead of his expected induction into the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party | India News

Debashish Samantaray resigns from BJD and Rajya Sabha, set to join BJP, reducing BJD's Rajya Sabha strength to five.

Ex-BJD MP Debashish Samantaray joins BJP amid rising defections ahead of Odisha's 2027 polls, challenging BJD's dominance

The Election Commission announced a bypoll for a Rajya Sabha seat from Odisha on June 18. Debashish Samantaray resigned from the BJD and the Rajya Sabha, subsequently joining the…