After Surprise Setback Ahead of Bypoll, BJD Bets on ‘Outsider’ Ex-Minister

BJD springs a surprise, fields Snehangini Chhuria as party candidate in Nuapada

Chhuria had won from Attabira assembly constituency in Bargarh district in 2014 and 2019 elections.

After surprise setback ahead of bypoll, BJD bets on ‘outsider’ ex-minister

This week, the party was struck a blow when Jay Dholakia, son of late MLA Rajendra Dholakia, switched sides. While the party claims Dalit leader Chhuria would help ‘connect with the grassroots’, many leaders express reservations.

I Am Not The ‘Outsider’ In Nuapada, Snehangini Chhuria Fires Salvo At Jay Dholakia

Bhubaneswar: Former minister Snehangini Chhuria, who is the BJD candidate for Nuapada bypoll, on Thursday fired salvo at rival BJP nominee Jay Dholakia, accusing him of betraying the legacy of his father Rajendra Dholakia. “People of the constituency are disgusted with his son for switching sides for his selfish interests and are calling him a betrayer. He sold himself to the BJP. The BJD supported and stood by Rajendra Dholakia when he came fro…

Nuapada Bypoll: Snehangini Chhuria rejects ‘outsider’ tag, accuses Jay Dholakia of betraying legacy

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) candidate Snehangini Chhuria has strongly refuted claims that she is an outsider in the upcoming Nuapada by-election. She said her focus is on serving the people and continuing the region’s development, not political labels. ‘I am not an outsider,’ says Snehangini Speaking to reporters, Chhuria made it clear that she stands […] The post Nuapada Bypoll: Snehangini Chhuria rejects ‘outsider’ tag, accuses Jay Dholakia of betra…

Snehangini BJD candidate for Nuapada by-poll

The BJD president, Naveen Patnaik, on Wednesday sprang a surprise and announced that former minister and prominent woman leader Snehangini Chhuria will be the party’s candidate for the Nuapada Assembly bypoll.

Jay Dholakia will file nomination on Thursday, CM Mohan Charan Majhi, State President Manmohan Samal, Deputy Chief Minister K.V. Singh Deo, members of the cabinet, MPs , MLAs , party officials and leaders will be present

By Our Correspondent BHUBANESWAR/NUAPADA: The Bharatiya Janata Party Parliamentary Board has announced the name of Jai Dholakia as the candidate for the Nuapada assembly elections today. Party candidate Shri Jai Dholakia will file his nomination tomorrow. A merger ceremony will be held at the ‘Gotama’ airstrip in Nuapada at 10.30 am tomorrow morning, in which hundreds of BJD and Congress sarpanches, committee members, ward members, former public…