Sambalpur is part of Sambalpur (Lok Sabha constituency). Sitting MP from Sambalpur is Amarnath pradhan. Current MLA from Sambalpur Assembly Constituency is Jayanarayan Mishra of BJP, who won the seat in state elections in 2004 and 2000 also. Previous MLAs from this seat were Durgashankar Pattanaik of INC who won this seat in 1995 and 1990, Sraddhakar Supakar of INC in 1985, Ashwini Kumar Guru of INC(I) in 1980, and Jhasketan Sahoo of JNP in 1977.
Demand for Separate Kosal State
Main article: Kosal State Movement
Although the struggle for a separate State of Kosal is more than two decades old, a mass movement has emerged in this area and majority of the people in this region are demanding a politically separate Kosal state by carving out 10 western districts from Odisha. The foremost argument being put forth in favour of a separate state is lack of development of the region. This movement has gained broader and detailed support of the local populace basically farmers and students. A regional political party Kosal Kranti Dal has been very active with this demand of a separate state and is the only political party till date supporting this demand.
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