Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday accused the BJP of strangling democracy in the Nuapada bye-election by misusing the government machinery and openly violating the Model Code of Conduct.

At a press conference at Sankha Bhawan here, senior BJD leaders Pramila Mallik and Tukuni Sahu, presented a detailed dossier of violations, calling it “the murder of democracy” and “a shameful chapter in Odisha’s electoral history.” ADVERTISEMENT

BJD whip Mallik alleged that the BJP distributed money and gifts during campaign and silence period, which usually begins 48 hours before the voting day and ends after polling ends. “Documentary evidence of the same has been submitted to the Chief Electoral Officer,” she said.

She further mentioned that the residence of former minister

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