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147 seats. Polling expected April–May 2029. Largest party: BJP.
Odisha elects 147 members to its Legislative Assembly. The current assembly was elected in 2024, so the next general election is due around April–May 2029, when its five-year term ends. The Election Commission of India announces exact dates roughly 60 days beforehand, so every date here is tentative until then.
Key facts
- Total seats: 147
- Majority mark: 74
- Largest party in the assembly: BJP (79 of 147 seats, counted from the sitting members recorded on this site)
- Chief Minister: Mohan Charan Majhi
- Expected polling: April–May 2029 (tentative)
- Last general election: 2024
Sitting members
Every sitting member of the Odisha Legislative Assembly, with constituency and party: Odisha members.
Constituencies
All 147 Odisha constituencies are published, each with its sitting member, seat number, district, reservation and Lok Sabha seat: browse Odisha constituencies.
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The assembly today
Seats held by each party, counted from the 147 sitting members recorded on this site, including 1 by-election winner.
| Party | Seats |
|---|---|
| Bharatiya Janata Party | 79 |
| Biju Janata Dal | 50 |
| Indian National Congress | 14 |
| Independent | 3 |
| Communist Party of India (Marxist) | 1 |
The seats at a glance
- Total electors (2024 roll): 32,741,775
- Districts covered: 30
- Reserved for Scheduled Castes: 24 seats
- Reserved for Scheduled Tribes: 33 seats
- Largest constituency: Patnagarh (302,304 electors)
- Smallest constituency: Talcher (159,974 electors)
How Odisha voted in 2022
Seats held by each party in the current assembly, counted from the 147 sitting members recorded on this site.
BJP holds 79 of 147 seats. Figures reflect the members elected in 2022 and any subsequent changes recorded on this site, not the original result declaration.
The seats at a glance
- Total electors (2022): 32,741,775
- Districts covered: 30
- Reserved for Scheduled Castes: 24 seats
- Reserved for Scheduled Tribes: 33 seats
- Largest constituency: Patnagarh (302,304 electors)
- Smallest constituency: Talcher (159,974 electors)
हिंदी में जानकारी
Odisha विधान सभा चुनाव 2027 में प्रस्तावित है। राज्य में कुल 147 विधानसभा सीटें हैं। मतदाताओं की संख्या लगभग 32,741,775 है। चुनाव की सही तारीखों की घोषणा भारत निर्वाचन आयोग मतदान से लगभग 60 दिन पहले करता है, इसलिए यहाँ दी गई तिथियाँ अनुमानित हैं।
अपना नाम मतदाता सूची में देखने, नया वोटर आईडी बनवाने या उसमें सुधार कराने के लिए मतदाता गाइड देखें। यदि आप चुनाव लड़ने की तैयारी कर रहे हैं तो चुनाव प्रचार सेवाएँ देखें।
How the election runs
- Announcement. The Election Commission announces the schedule, and the Model Code of Conduct takes effect immediately.
- Nominations. Candidates file papers, which are scrutinised, with a set date for withdrawal.
- Campaign period. Public campaigning runs until 48 hours before polling closes.
- Silence period. Campaigning stops for the final 48 hours.
- Polling. Voting is held, in phases where the state is large.
- Counting. Votes are counted and results declared, usually on a single day.
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Odisha assembly have?
- 147 seats, so 74 are needed for a majority.
- When will the Odisha election be held?
- It is expected in 2027. Exact dates are announced by the Election Commission of India roughly 60 days beforehand, so any date before that announcement is an estimate.
- Which party is in power?
- Bharatiya Janata Party, with 79 of the 147 seats recorded here.
- How do I check whether I can vote?
- Search the electoral roll and, if needed, apply or correct your details using the voter guides.