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BJD's Star Campaigners Revealed: Naveen Patnaik Leads Nuapada Bypoll Battle

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has strategically released a list of 40 star campaigners for the upcoming Nuapada Assembly bypoll. Party supremo Naveen Patnaik leads the campaign for candidate Snehangini Chhuria, with leaders strategically assigned to different blocks and areas. The BJP has also responded by releasing its own list of 40 senior leaders, including Chief Ministers and Union Ministers. This bypoll is seen as a critical test for the ruling BJP in Odisha, marking their first election since assuming power.

Key Points: Naveen Patnaik BJD Star Campaigners Nuapada Assembly Bypoll

  • BJD deploys 40 star campaigners for Nuapada bypoll
  • Naveen Patnaik heads campaign strategy for party candidate Snehangini Chhuria
  • 18 senior leaders assigned to Nuapada and Komna blocks
  • BJP also releases 40 senior leaders for counter-campaign
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BJD releases 'star campaigner' lists ahead of Nuapada bypoll

BJD announces 40 star campaigners for Nuapada bypoll, including party supremo Naveen Patnaik and key leaders for strategic election campaign.

"The race for the Nuapada Assembly seat is heating up - Article Source"

Bhubaneswar, Oct 17

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Friday released a list of 40 star campaigners for the by-election in Nuapada Assembly constituency, scheduled to be held on November 11.

The list includes party supremo and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, along with veteran leaders Prasanna Acharya, Debi Prasad Mishra, Ranendra Pratap Swain, Pranab Prakash Das, Arun Sahoo, among others.

BJD on Thursday announced the names of over 50 senior leaders who will spearhead the party's campaign and oversee overall poll-related strategy in the Nuapada bypoll, with each leader assigned specific responsibilities for different blocks and Notified Area Councils (NACs) of the district.

The party has deployed 18 senior leaders, each assigned to the Nuapada and Komna blocks.

Meanwhile, eight leaders have been tasked with spearheading the campaign in Nuapada and Khariar Road NACs for the party's candidate.

Notably, BJD President and former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced veteran leader and former minister Snehangini Chhuria as the party's candidate for the Nuapada Assembly by-election.

On the other hand, the ruling BJP had also released a list of 40 senior leaders on Thursday who will campaign for its candidate, Jay Dholakia, during the by-election.

The BJP's list includes Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Ashwini Vaishnaw, senior BJP leader Jual Oram, party's organisational in-charge Sunil Bansal, Odisha in-charge Vijaypal Singh Tomar, co-in-charge Lata Usendi, and Odisha BJP President Manmohan Samal.

Moreover, several state ministers, MPs, and MLAs of the BJP will also campaign in favour of Dholakia. The race for the Nuapada Assembly seat is heating up following the declaration of candidates by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the main opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD), and the Congress.

The Nuapada bypoll is considered a litmus test for the ruling BJP, as it is the first election since the party assumed power in Odisha.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good to see Snehangini Chhuria getting the ticket. We need more experienced women leaders in Odisha politics. Hope she can connect well with the local voters in Nuapada. 👍
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Michael C
Both parties deploying 40 star campaigners each shows how competitive this election is. The BJP has the advantage of being in power now, but BJD's organizational strength in Nuapada can't be underestimated.
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Shreya B
Honestly, I'm tired of these political games. Instead of focusing on star campaigners, parties should tell us what they'll actually do for Nuapada's development. Water scarcity and unemployment are the real issues here! 💯
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Arun Y
BJP bringing Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai shows they're serious about winning this border constituency. The tribal vote will be crucial in Nuapada. Interesting to see how this plays out!
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Nisha Z
As someone from Western Odisha, I hope whichever party wins focuses on our regional development. Nuapada has been neglected for too long. Let's see who delivers on their promises! 🙏

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