Manmohan Samal's Unopposed Return: Shaping Odisha BJP's Future

Manmohan Samal is expected to be re-elected as the Odisha BJP president, being the sole nominee. He has previously served as the president and is credited for the party's significant victories. Despite losing his own seat, his leadership saw BJP clinching 20 Lok Sabha and 78 Assembly seats.

Manmohan Samal is poised for re-election as Odisha BJP president, being the only candidate to file a nomination for the post on Monday.

Samal, who has served multiple terms as state party president, filed his papers in the presence of notable leaders including Odisha BJP Election Officer Pratap Sarangi.

Despite a personal electoral defeat, his leadership was instrumental in BJP's victorious performance against the Biju Janata Dal, securing majority seats in both state and national elections.

(With inputs from agencies.)