BJD Claims Bagging 90 PC Block Chairman Posts In Odisha, Opposition Alleges Horse Trading

Several aspiring Samiti Members, who aspire for Block Chairperson posts in different districts of Odisha, filed their nominations on Saturday. While many candidates arrived for the election with a grand show, several incidents of violence were also reported from different districts. 

BJD Claims Bagging 90 PC Block Chairman Posts In Odisha, Opposition Alleges Horse Trading

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has claimed to have acquired 90% of the Block chairman posts in Odisha, the elections to which were held on Saturday. While the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has alleged that the ruling party has implemented specific strategy to woo and grab the chief post of the block councils, the Congress has claimed of bagging 30-40% of the total Blocks.

As per reports, several Samiti Members, who were on exile after the result declaration of Panchayat polls, showed up today during Block Chairman elections. While Block Chairman posts were decided without any contest at several places, elections were held in other blocks.