Rajya Sabha polls: Former union minister Dilip Ray set to contest as Independent with BJP support from Odisha

Former Union Minister Dilip Ray will contest the Rajya Sabha polls as an Independent with BJP support, creating a contest for the fourth seat from Odisha. The BJD has named Dr. Datteswar Hota as its common candidate for this seat, backed by the Congress.

Mar 3, 2026 1

Rajya Sabha polls: Former union minister Dilip Ray set to contest as Independent with BJP support from Odisha
Former Union Minister Dilip Ray will contest the Rajya Sabha polls as an Independent with BJP support, creating a contest for the fourth seat from Odisha. The BJD has named Dr. Datteswar Hota as its common candidate for this seat, backed by the Congress.
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