Bhubaneswar, Oct 19 – The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) staged a powerful rally in Nuapada on Sunday to build momentum for the November 11 assembly by‑election. Nearly 15,000 party supporters poured into the town’s streets, turning it into a sea of green and giving the BJD a flashy showcase of its local strength.
During the roadshow, BJD leaders and former ministers marched in unison with the party’s candidate, Snehangini Chhuria. The crowd also paid tribute to the late MLA and former minister Rajendra Dholakia, who passed away in September 2025 and whose death created the vacancy. Dholakia had served Nuapada for two decades, first winning as an independent in 2004 before joining the BJD. He also held the cabinet post of Minister of Planning and Convergence, earning a reputation for hands‑on development work.
Chhuria will file her nomination papers on Monday at the Nuapada District Collector’s office, where thousands of BJD workers and senior MLAs are expected to greet her. The event highlighted BJD’s unity, with key leaders such as Debi Prasad Mishra, Pratap Jena, Pranab Prakash Das, Pramila Mallik, and Tukuni Sahu in attendance. BJD’s message to voters was clear: “The people are with BJD, and we will keep Dholakia’s vision of progress alive.”
The by‑election pits the BJD’s Snehangini Chhuria against BJP’s Jay Dholakia, the son of the late MLA, and Congress’s Ghasiram Majhi, a seasoned tribal leader. All three parties filed their nominations on Saturday, turning the Nuapada race into a high‑profile clash that has drawn statewide attention.
For the BJD, the seat remains a traditional bastion in western Odisha. BJP hopes to expand its reach, while Congress looks to regain footing in the region. The November 11 contest will decide who will carry forward the legacy of Rajendra Dholakia and shape Nuapada’s political future.
Source: ianslive
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