Bhubaneswar, Nov 7 (PTI) Ahead of BJD president's Naveen Patnaik’s scheduled road shows and public meetings in Odisha's Nuapada on Friday, the opposition party has sought adequate security from the authorities, apprehending that BJP workers would throw stones towards the procession.

A by-election will be held in Nuapada on November 11.

In a petition to Odisha’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) on Thursday night, the BJD sought the required security for Patnaik’s meeting and roadshow.

“We have apprehensions that certain BJP leaders and workers may attempt to create disturbances, indulge in stone pelting, or engage in acts of violence during his (Patnaik's) visit,” the BJD said in the petition.

“In view of the same, we request that adequate and proper security arrangements be made to ensure

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