New Delhi [India], October 7 (ANI): Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday approved the candidature of Ghasiram Majhi as the party's nominee for the upcoming bye-election to the Odisha Legislative Assembly from the 71- Nuapada constituency, a release said.

The announcement was made through an official press release issued by the All India Congress Committee (AICC).

The bypoll in Nuapada was necessitated following the vacancy in the Assembly seat, and the Congress leadership has now formalised its choice of Majhi to contest on behalf of the party.

Meanwhile, on Monday, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced that by-elections for eight assembly constituencies across seven states and Union Territories will take place on November 11.

The counting of votes fo

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