Nuapada: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) candidate Snehangini Chhuria officially launched her campaign for the upcoming Nuapada bye-election today with prayers and floral tributes at the Banjari Devi Temple.

Accompanied by senior party leaders, Chhuria sought the blessings of the Goddess before addressing her first campaign meeting. She said the BJD has always worked for selfless service and public welfare, adding that Nuapada district was created during the tenure of former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik.

Addressing the gathering, party leaders accused the BJP of failing to fulfil the aspirations of the people and neglecting essential infrastructure, welfare schemes, and development initiatives, which they said have directly affected livelihoods.

Earlier in the day, a tribal convention was hel

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