In a strategic move to bolster its campaign machinery ahead of the high-stakes bye-election in Odisha’s 71-Nuapada Assembly Constituency, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) has unveiled a formidable roster of 40 star campaigners.

The list, approved on Friday, features a blend of seasoned national leaders, regional heavyweights, and influential voices from across the country, signalling the party’s intent to mount an aggressive outreach in the tribal-dominated seat.

The bye-election in Nuapada, triggered by the resignation of the incumbent MLA, is seen as a litmus test for Congress’s revival in Odisha following its underwhelming performance in the 2024 assembly polls. With the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) locking horns in a fierce triangular contest, Congres

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