Nuapada, Nov 4: In a press conference held in Nuapada, BJP MLA candidate Jay Dholakia launched a sharp critique against BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik, expressing deep personal disappointment over recent remarks made by the former Odisha Chief Minister during an election campaign.

Dholakia, visibly emotional, stated that while he considers Naveen Patnaik like a father figure, he was hurt by his recent comments. “When my father was battling for his life in the hospital, he neither visited nor called to check on him. But now, during the election campaign, he is making such statements. It deeply pains me,” Dholakia said.

He refrained from elaborating on the specific remarks made by Naveen Patnaik but emphasized that such comments were uncalled for and politically motivated. “I don’t want to say much about what he said. People of Nuapada understand everything,” he added.

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Dholakia further stated that sympathy and support from the people have always been with him and that the voters of Nuapada are wise enough to see through political strategies.

He questioned the intent behind such remarks, suggesting they were part of a calculated political move rather than genuine concern.

The emotional appeal from the BJP candidate has stirred political discourse in the region, with supporters rallying behind him. As the election campaign intensifies, such personal narratives are adding a new dimension to the political battleground in Nuapada.