Bhubaneswar: In a decisive move ahead of the upcoming Nuapada Assembly bye election, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday announced the formation of specialized committees to strengthen its campaign structure and coordination across the constituency.
The decision, formalized through an order issued by party president Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday, reflects the BJD’s intent to mount a comprehensive organizational push in the politically sensitive western Odisha district.
According to the office order, three core panels have been constituted — a Steering Committee, a Zonal Committee, and a Local Action Committee — each designed to handle different layers of the party’s election strategy.
In the Steering Committee is Prasanna Acharya, a veteran BJD leader and Deputy Leader of the Oppositi