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Nuapada By-Election Battle: 14 Candidates in Fray Amid BJP-BJD-Congress Fight

The stage is set for an exciting by-election in Nuapada with 14 candidates confirmed to contest. This marks the first electoral test since BJP formed the government in Odisha. The contest features a triangular fight between BJP, BJD, and Congress candidates. Voters will cast their ballots on November 11 with results declared three days later.

Key Points: Nuapada Assembly By-Election 14 Candidates BJP BJD Congress

  • 14 candidates confirmed for Nuapada Assembly by-election after withdrawal deadline
  • BJP's Jay Dholakia faces BJD's Snehangini Chhuria and Congress' Ghasiram Majhi
  • Eight independent candidates also in fray alongside major party contenders
  • Five nomination papers rejected during scrutiny including BSP candidate
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Nuapada by-election: 14 candidates in fray as nomination withdrawal ends

14 candidates confirmed for Nuapada by-election with BJP's Jay Dholakia, BJD's Snehangini Chhuria, and Congress' Ghasiram Majhi in triangular contest. Voting on November 11.

"No candidate withdrew their nomination papers. Consequently, a total of 14 candidates will contest - Official Statement"

Bhubaneswar, Oct 24

The stage is set for the by-election of the vacant Nuapada Assembly constituency in Odisha, with the confirmation of the final list of candidates after the last day for withdrawal of nominations ended on Friday.

According to an official statement: "Candidates were permitted to withdraw their nominations between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. However, no candidate withdrew their nomination papers. Consequently, a total of 14 candidates will contest in the Nuapada Assembly By-Election."

It further added that the contesting candidates include Jay Dholakia from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Snehangini Chhuria from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Ghasiram Majhi from the Indian National Congress (INC), Ramakanta Hati from the Samajwadi Party, Hemant Tandi from the Bahujan Mukti Party, and Shukadhar Dandsena from the Odisha Janata Dal.

This apart, as many as eight independent candidates - Ashraya Mahandan, Er. Chakranta Jena, Bhuvan Lal Sahu, Kishore Kumar Bag, Nita Bag, Lakshmikant Tandi, Bhaktabandhu Dharua, and Lochan Majhi - are also in the fray.

The office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Odisha also noted that five nomination papers were rejected during the scrutiny process.

The rejected candidates include Rajaram Sahu of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), Sitaram Behera of the Rastriya Paribartan Dal, and three independent candidates, Kamal Kumar Chhatria, Purushottam Behera, and Bhujabal Adabangu.

Although 14 candidates are in the fray, the spotlight is on the triangular fight among the BJP, BJD, and Congress. Meanwhile, the political temperature in Nuapada is rising with senior party leaders hitting the campaign trail ahead of the bypoll.

Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida who on Friday left for a two-day visit to Nuapada district is set to campaign for BJP candidate Dholakia.

The Nuapada by-election is seen as crucial, being the first since the BJP formed the government in the state. On other hand, the CPI-M on Friday announced support to Congress candidates in Nuapada by-election.

It is worth noting that the bypoll is scheduled to be held on November 11 while the votes will be counted on November 14.

- IANS

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Priya S
Interesting to see CPI-M supporting Congress. Political equations are changing in Odisha after BJP formed the government. This by-election will be a real test for all parties!
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Arjun K
Good to see women candidates like Snehangini Chhuria and Nita Bag in the fray. We need more diversity in our political representation. Hope they focus on real development issues.
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Sarah B
As someone following Odisha politics, I'm concerned about so many independent candidates splitting votes. Sometimes this leads to unexpected results that don't reflect majority opinion.
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Vikram M
Deputy CM campaigning shows BJP is taking this seriously. But let's hope all candidates focus on local issues - water, agriculture, employment - rather than just political rhetoric. Nuapada needs development!
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Kavya N
November 11th polling date noted! As a first-time voter from this region, I'm excited to exercise my franchise. Hope the elected candidate works for all sections of society 🙏

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