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Odisha CM Urged by Naveen Patnaik to Address Centre Over Kotia Polls
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 07:42 PM
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Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has called on the Odisha government to raise the issue of upcoming polls in Kotia with the central authorities.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik of Odisha has urged his state’s leadership to bring the matter of tomorrow’s polls in Kotia to the attention of the central government.
The village of Kotia, located in Andhra Pradesh, is scheduled to hold elections tomorrow. Patnaik said that the conduct of these polls requires central oversight to ensure fairness and transparency.
In a statement, the Odisha CM appealed to the state’s chief minister to formally raise the issue with the Centre, emphasizing the importance of a smooth electoral process.
The move reflects growing concerns over inter‑state electoral coordination and could influence how the central authorities engage with state governments on upcoming elections.
The village of Kotia, located in Andhra Pradesh, is scheduled to hold elections tomorrow. Patnaik said that the conduct of these polls requires central oversight to ensure fairness and transparency.
In a statement, the Odisha CM appealed to the state’s chief minister to formally raise the issue with the Centre, emphasizing the importance of a smooth electoral process.
The move reflects growing concerns over inter‑state electoral coordination and could influence how the central authorities engage with state governments on upcoming elections.