Bhadrak is a city of Odisha state in eastern India. It came into existence on 1 April 1993. According to legend, the city derives its name from the Goddess Bhadrakali whose temple is on the banks of the Salandi River. Dhamra, one of the deep draft ports of India which can accommodate super cape-size vessels is situated in Bhadrak. Bhadrak is also famous for Palua Ladu, special kind of sweet.
The voting for the much awaited byelection to the Dhamnagar Assembly constituency in Bhadrak district began on Thursday morning. Over 2.38 lakh voters
Some women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) have alleged that the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is distributing money to only its supporters in the SHGs and not to all.
The by-election is scheduled to be held on November 3.
Women cannot be disqualified for jobs under rehabilitation assistance scheme on ground of marriage, the Orissa High Court has ruled.
When contacted, Pradeep Kumar Mishra, Manager of Rajnandini Opera Party said, “Just because of one woman, there was a huge scuffle. No other spectators said anything. I think it is a publicity stunt.”
State Chief Electoral Officer Sushil Lohani asked to upload photos or videos of any such incident violating the ‘Model Code of Conduct’ on the C-Vigil mobile app. The CEO also assured that action will be taken within 100 minutes of receiving the complaint.
BJP has raised objections to the audio clip. After filing the complaint at the cyber police station, the saffron party delegation also met Chief Electoral Officer and registered a complaint.
The complaints were registered at Dhamnagar Police Station under several sections after allegation about cash distribution to lure voters was received, informed the Odisha Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Sushil Lohani on Wednesday.
"We demand the CEO to take action against those who breached the poll code of conduct under Section 171 B, 171 C of Indian Penal Code", said Samir Mohanty
Mohapatra made this startling revelation in OTV’s Jana Mancha programme titled ‘Dhamnagar Ghamasan’
Flood is a constant threat for these people and a major issue during elections. Probably why, the voters have never repeated any MLA from the constituency since 2020.
Is Jajpur calling the shots in Dhamnagar? The question surfaced in a recent BJD meeting in Bhadrak where a party member expressed his dissatisfaction over excess meddling of party leaders from Jajpur in the by-election.
While streets, lanes and by-lanes in poll-bound Dhamnagar are dotted with banners and posters of the candidates; bike rallies, meetings and road shows are being organised on a regular basis.
Party president Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday expelled Das from the party on the ground of anti-party activities. The party informed this by releasing an order.
Candidates along with leaders are seen leaving no stone unturned to woo voters in the poll-bound Assembly constituency.
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