Nuapada,23rd Oct 2025: As the voting day approaches, the political atmosphere in Nuapada is heating up. On Saturday, Jay Dholakia filed his nomination as the BJP candidate, and Ghasiram Majhi filed his nomination as the Congress candidate for the Nuapada by-election. Both candidates arrived at Vishal Patuara with their supporters and well-wishers to submit their nomination papers. On the upcoming Monday, Biju Janata Dal’s candidate Snehangini Churia is expected to file her nomination.
On Saturday, besides Jay and Ghasiram, five more candidates filed their nominations. As per the pre-decided schedule, BJP candidate Jay left his home early Saturday morning for the nomination process. He departed at around 9:30 AM after eating the traditional auspicious offerings of curd and jaggery. First, he visited the Shankar Temple located on Khariar Road to seek blessings. From there, Jay led a grand procession of four-wheeled vehicles and bikes, touring Khariar Road and the Nuapada Telipada area.
Jay Dholakia’s procession included his mother Kalpana, Manmohan, Basant, and Abhinandan. Ghasiram was accompanied by his supporters, including Srikant, Kadam, and Prasad. The procession reached the Chhaka area, then circled the Nuapada town before proceeding to the Sub-Collector’s office to submit the nomination papers.
The BJP lotus flag was prominently displayed, with the banner of the late Rajendra Dholi casting a shadow over the procession. Jay’s mother Kalpana sat in the front seat of the vehicle during the procession. At the time of Jay’s procession and nomination filing, BJP State President Manmohan Samal, former State President Basant Panda and his son, as well as BJP Youth Wing District President Abhinandan, accompanied the procession.
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