Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD), the principal Opposition party in Odisha, today announced former minister Snehangini Chhuria as its candidate for the upcoming Nuapada by-election.

“Snehangini Chhuria, a strong woman leader from the Western Odisha, will be the BJD candidate for ensuing by-election in Nuapada. She had served as minister in Odisha for several terms in the past. She has done many good things for the people of the state during her tenure as a minister,” said BJD supremo and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at a press conference at his residence in the capital city here.

Patnaik, the Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly, made it clear that he would campaign for BJD candidate in the by-election. “I will be visiting Nuapada for the bypoll,” said Patnaik, a five-time f

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