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Sambalpur, a significant Lok Sabha constituency in Odisha, is gearing up for a competitive showdown between BJP s Dharmendra Pradhan and Biju Janata Dal s Pranab Prakash Das. The campaign dynamics involve key figures like Amit Shah, VK Pandian, and local voter Subikash Badhei.
Biju Janta Dal President and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik filed nomination papers from his traditional Hinjli assembly constituency for the sixth consecutive time on Tuesday. The CM filed his papers at the sub-collector office in Chhatrapur.
The ruling BJD this time has opted for a new experiment by swapping the home constituencies of several leaders and fielding them in a new constituency ahead of the 2024 elections.