Dilip Ray to Contest Odisha Rajya Sabha Seat as Independent, Backed by BJP

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Dilip Ray to Contest Odisha Rajya Sabha Seat as Independent, Backed by BJP

Senior leader Dilip Ray announced he will file his nomination as an independent candidate for Odisha’s fourth Rajya Sabha seat on March 5.The move has intensified the contest against Datteshwar Hota, the joint BJD-Congress candidate, with BJP signaling support for Ray.

Published by Abhishek Swain | March 03, 2026

Veteran politician Dilip Ray declared his decision to contest the Odisha Rajya Sabha election as an independent candidate, confirming he will file his nomination on March 5. Ray stated that discussions with both Central and State leadership had taken place prior to his announcement.

The entry of Ray has heightened the stakes for the crucial fourth Rajya Sabha seat, turning it into a direct battle against Datteshwar Hota, the joint nominee of Biju Janata Dal and Indian National Congress. Following the proposal of Hota by BJD president Naveen Patnaik, Congress extended its support, while BJP has stated it will back Ray on principle.

With Ray’s re-entry into the fray, political analysts are closely watching the race for Odisha’s fourth Rajya Sabha seat and the potential implications for state-level power dynamics.