2014 Odisha Legislative Assembly election

The 2014 Odisha Legislative Assembly election was held in April 2014, concurrently with the general election. The elections were held in the state in two phases. The results were declared on 16 May 2014.

2014 Odisha Legislative Assembly election
10, 17 April 2014
All 147 Assembly Constituencies
74 seats needed for a majority
Turnout73.80%
  Majority party Minority party
 
Leader Naveen Patnaik Jayadev Jena
Party BJD INC
Alliance UPA
Leader since 1996
Leader's seat Hinjili Anandpur
(lost)
Last election 2009 2007
Seats before 103 27
Seats won 117 16
Seat change 14 11
Popular vote 9,334,582 5,535,670
Percentage 43.4% 25.7%
Odisha District Map
Chief Minister before election

Naveen Patnaik
Biju Janata Dal

 Elected Chief Minister

Naveen Patnaik
Biju Janata Dal

The ruling party, Biju Janata Dal, upon gaining majority of seats formed the government again, with incumbent Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, continuing office for another term.

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