In the Zilla Parishad election, the Congress has managed to win five seats out nine after the second phase poll in Jharsuguda.
The Congress won two seats in the first phase election in lakhanpur block and all the three seats of Jharsuguda and Kirimira block in second phase.
The total seat tally of Congress has reached up to five in which it is certain that Congress will form Zilla Parishad for the 5th time consecutively.
The total seat tally of Congress may increase after the final poll to be conducted in three seats of laikera and Kolabira block on February 17.
The able leadership of Jharsuguda MlA Naba Kishore Das once again has proved that Congress organization is getting strengthened in the district.
After the overwhelming victory, Das reacted that the victory has come because of rapid development and good relationship with the public.