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Political fervour in Jeypore assembly constituency under Koraput Lok Sabha seat is heating up, with the major parties Congress, BJP and BJD intensifying their campaigns ahead of the poll on May 13. The otherwise quiet streets of Jeypore are now adorned with vibrant posters, banners and flags, amplifying the election atmosphere. Sitting MLA and Congress candidate Tara Prasad Bahinipati is eyeing a third consecutive term, highlighting key works done during his tenure, including the construction of Jeypore airport, university status for Vikram Dev College, and an integrated sports complex, among other projects. BJD candidate Indira Nanda criticized the Congress for stagnation in Jeypore. Goutam Samantaray, the BJP candidate, positioned himself as a contender for change, promising to combat corruption and ensure a peaceful environment. Political observers foresee a close battle primarily between Congress and BJD, with BJP poised to play a significant role, leveraging PM Narendra Modi�
In at least 18 Assembly seats, BJD has replaced sitting MLAs or senior leaders with their wives or children, with party insiders saying that sidelining them completely might have led to some of them defecting to BJP
Bhubaneswar: Reacting to the BJP’s chargesheet against the state government, BJD on Wednesday said the saffron party is indulging in defamatory, false.