Bhubaneswar/Nuapada: As the polling date for the Nuapada bye-election draws closer, Opposition parties in Odisha have intensified their attacks on the ruling BJP, accusing it of violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).

A delegation of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) today met the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Odisha, alleging the BJP was employing children in its campaign activities for the November 11 bypoll. The delegation also cited viral visuals to substantiate the allegation and further accused the ruling party of attempting to influence women voters by distributing sarees.

The BJD leaders also expressed concern over the alleged delay in granting approval for the visit of Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik to Nuapada.

“The ruling BJP is blatantly violating the Model Code of Cond

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