The election for the Odisha BJP president has been postponed due to the tragic stampede near Shree Gundicha Temple in Puri, as announced by state election officer Pratap Sarangi. A new date will be determined after consultations with the central leadership. The election process, which commenced with a notification and the release of a provisional voter list, included the filing of nominations on Monday, scrutiny, and the final list publication. Voting was scheduled for July 1, with the results expected shortly thereafter. While the Odisha election is delayed, the BJP will proceed with announcing new state presidents for Uttarakhand and Maharashtra as planned. Elections for state presidents are expected in several other states in the coming week, serving as a precursor to the national president election. The election process involves district presidents, state presidents, and finally, the national president, with specific requirements for elections at each level.
