Odisha BJP shifts its MLAs to Paradip ahead of Rajya Sabha polls

## Odisha MLAs Head to Paradip for Rajya Sabha Vote Ahead of the March 16th Rajya Sabha elections, all BJP MLAs in Odisha have been moved to the port town of Paradip. The move comes as a strategic decision by the party, which is confident of securing three out of four seats. The MLAs will be staying at a luxury hotel owned by party leader Dilip Ray, who is an Independent candidate in the election. BJP leaders are preparing for the vote with training sessions and have expressed confidence in their candidates' chances. Meanwhile, BJD MLAs met with party president Naveen Patnaik on Saturday evening, while Congress MLA Dasarathi Gomango remains unreachable. The outcome of the elections will be closely watched as the contest is expected to be between BJP candidate Dilip Ray and BJD-supported common candidate Dr Datteswar Hota for the fourth seat.