Bhubaneswar: 5/5/24:The Congress party on Saturday named Jay Narayan Patnaik as its candidate for Puri Lok Sabha seat for the upcoming general elections in Odisha.

“The Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the candidature of Jay Narayan Patnaik ( In place of Suchaitra Mohanty) as INC Loksabha Candidate from 17- Puri Parliamentary Constituency of Odisha “, the party said in a press release.

Notably, Sucharita Mohanty has returned the ticket over denial of party funds.

May be an illustration of blueprint and text that says "AICC PRESS RELEASE LOK SABHA ELECTIONS- 2024 ODISHA The Congress President, Shri Mallikarjun Kharge, has approved the candidature of Shri Jay Patnaik (In place of Smt. Sucharita Mohanty) as party Narayan candidate for the ensuing general elections to the Sabha from 17 Lok Odisha. Puri Parliamentary Constituency of For favour of Publication. Aue! (K.C. Venugopal) General GeneralSecretary Secretary 4 May, 2024 Congress จย 24, Akbar 2 Road New Delhi-1 AICCP Pari Board"