Twelve members of different royal families in Odisha are contesting the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, seeking votes from commoners. The ruling Biju Janata Dal has fielded eight members from royal families, followed by the BJP three and Congress one. Ten members of the royal families are contesting the Odisha Assembly elections, while two are in the fray for Lok Sabha polls.
Rajkot: The dispute over the BJP candidate for Rajkot Lok Sabha seat Parshottam Rupala’s remarks has now drawn the attention of the royal families acr.
India News: BHUBANESWAR: At least seven members of royal families, including wives of three royal scions, will try their luck this time in the simultaneous assemb.