Odisha Disputes Andhra’s 40% Kotia Poll Turnout Claim, Puts Figure at 10%

Odisha disputes Andhra’s 40% Kotia poll turnout claim, puts figure at 10%

Odisha disputes Andhra Pradesh’s claim of 40% turnout in Kotia panchayat polls, saying only 10% voted; Koraput denies booths were inside Kotia.

Odisha Rejects Andhra’s 40% Voting Claim in Kotia, Cites Tight Security

The long-standing border dispute between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh over the Kotia region has flared up once again following conflicting claims regarding voter turnout in the recent elections conducted by Andhra Pradesh. While Andhra Pradesh authorities claim that nearly 40% of voters in the disputed Kotia belt exercised their franchise, the Koraput district administration in […] The post Odisha Rejects Andhra’s 40% Voting Claim in Kotia, Cites T…

Majority of voters in Kotia stayed away from Andhra polls, says Odisha Minister

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Thursday claimed that the Andhra Pradesh government’s attempt to hold panchayat polls in disputed Kotia region has failed miserably. According to Pujari, the neighbouring state could not lure the voters of Kotia panchayat in Koraput district despite making repeated attempts in this regard. “Andhra Pradesh government's attempt to lure voters in Kotia has failed,” said P…

Majority Of Voters In Odisha’s Kotia Stayed Away From Andhra Panchayat Polls: Minister

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Thursday claimed that the Andhra Pradesh government has failed miserably in its attempt to hold panchayat elections in disputed Kotia region. The neighbouring state was unable to lure the voters of Kotia panchayat in Koraput district despite making repeated attempts in this direction, Pujari told reporters. “Andhra Pradesh government's attempt…