Argus News - Nuapada Bypoll: BJP Confident of Victory, Says Jay Narayan Mishra

Nuapada, Oct 27: As the political temperature rises in Odisha’s Nuapada ahead of the November 11 by-election, former Minister and Sambalpur MLA Jay Narayan Mishra on Monday boldly claimed that the BJP is in a “gold medal position” from the outset, while BJD and Congress are left to compete for silver and bronze.

Former Minister and Sambalpur MLA Jay Narayan Mishra, who has been entrusted with key responsibilities for the Nuapada by-election by his party, made sharp remarks against BJD and Congress. He claimed that BJP has been in a victorious position since the beginning of the election

Speaking to media persons, Mishra, a five-time BJP MLA from Sambalpur, launched a scathing critique of both rival parties. He alleged that BJD’s campaign lost momentum immediately after announcing its candidate and accused Congress of carrying the baggage of 55 years of corruption and dynastic politics.

“We work for the people, and the public has faith in us,” Mishra said. “Odisha has seen 24 years of BJD rule and now 16 months of BJP governance. Voters are informed and will vote for development.”

The veteran BJP leader emphasized that micro-management and grassroots outreach will give BJP a decisive edge. He also praised the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Mohan Majhi for delivering corruption-free governance that resonates with the electorate.

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Mishra concluded by urging Nuapada voters to contribute to the vision of a developed India by 2047 and a prosperous Odisha by 2036, asserting that BJP’s victory is essential to transform Nuapada into a leading district.

“In this by-election, we are in the gold medal position, while BJD and Congress are battling for silver and bronze,” the BJP leader said.

Notably, The bypoll was necessitated by the demise of former BJD MLA Rajendra Dholakia. A total of 14 candidates are in the fray for the bypoll, including BJP’s Jay Dholakia, BJD nominee Snehangini Chhuria, and Congress’ Ghasiram Majhi.