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Is BJP in power in Odisha?
Present day. The BJD has the largest number of seats in the Odisha Legislative Assembly. Odisha’s chief minister is BJD leader Naveen Patnaik, who has led a government since March 2000. Other parties represented in the assembly are the BJP, the Congress Party and the Communist Party of India (Marxist).
Political career A year later the Janta Dal split and Patnaik founded the Biju Janta Dal which in alliance with the BJP led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) performed well and Patnaik was selected the Union Minister for Mines in the cabinet of A. B. Vajpayee.
How many seats are reserved for ST candidates in the Odisha Legislative Assembly?
Seat reserve for ST in Odisha assembly is 24.
What is Odisha culture?
In its long history, Odisha has had a continuous tradition of dharmic religions especially Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. However, while Odisha is predominantly Hindu it is not monolithic. There is a rich cultural heritage in the state owing to the Hindu faith. For example, Odisha is home to several Hindu saints.
Who was the first woman to be elected to the Odisha Legislative Assembly?
| Sarala Devi | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse(s) | Bhagirathi Mohapatra ( m. 1917) |
| Children | 1 |
How many Vidhan Sabha are there in India?
Current State Legislative Assemblies
| Assembly | Constituencies | House strength |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka Legislative Assembly | List | 224 |
| Kerala Legislative Assembly | List | 140 |
| Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly | List | 230 |
| Maharashtra Legislative Assembly | List | 288 |