Odisha SEC Plans Elections for 24 New Urban Local Bodies by June End

The Odisha State Election Commission (SEC) is preparing to hold elections for 24 newly formed urban local bodies (ULBs) by the end of June, following the state government's December 31 notification. The SEC has requested the government to complete delimitation and reservation processes within 30 days to proceed with electoral roll preparation. Additionally, preparations for the three-tier panchayat elections in early 2027 are underway, with a door-to-door voter survey expected to finish by March, though timelines may extend due to census activities.