Bhubaneswar: Altogether 14 candidates will contest in the upcoming Nuapada Assembly by-election in Odisha. This was revealed by the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Odisha, on Friday.

“Today (October 24) was the last date for withdrawal of nomination papers for Nuapada bypoll. The candidates were allowed to withdraw their nominations between 11 am and 3 pm. However, no candidate withdrew the nomination paper. As a result, a total of 14 candidates will contest the Nuapada Assembly bypoll,” said the office of the CEO.

The list of 14 candidates for Nuapada by-election

Jay Dholakia of ruling Bharatiya Janata Party ( BJP ), Snehangini Chhuria of Opposition Biju Janata Dal ( BJD ), Ghasiram Majhi of Indian National Congress (INC), Ramakanta Hati of Samajwadi Party, Hemant Ta

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