Odisha Assembly elections began on May 13 and will continue until June 1, 2024, are being held to elect the 147 members of the Odisha Legislative Assembly. The votes will be counted, and the results will be announced on June 4, 2024. In an interview with ANI, 5T Chairman and BJD leader VK Pandian on Monday responded to the question, "Are you the Chief Minister-in-waiting?" He said, "Not at all, I am just helping Naveen babu as a foot soldier."
