BJP has named Jay Dholakia, son of late BJD MLA Rajendra Dholakia, as its official candidate for the upcoming Nuapada Assembly by-election.

He will file his nomination on October 16, joined by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and senior party leaders.

Announcing the decision, BJP Rajya Sabha MP Sujit Kumar said the party will organize a massive rally during the nomination event. More than 2,000 workers from Congress and BJD plan to join BJP that day, signaling a major political shift in the region.

Dholakia joined BJP on October 11, expressing his intent to contest from the seat once held by his father. BJP aims to secure a victory margin of over 50,000 votes in the November 11 bypoll.

The by-election follows the passing of sitting MLA Rajendra Dholakia on September 8. Congress

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