Odisha Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik urged the Election Commission of India to take swift action against Model Code of Conduct violations in the Nuapada bypoll.

He highlighted that serious breaches occurred during the legally mandated 36-hour silence period before polling. According to Patnaik, BJP ministers and leaders from outside Nuapada continued to move freely across the constituency, attempting to influence voters despite ECI guidelines.

Furthermore, Patnaik expressed concern over the detention of local BJD leaders who opposed these activities. He alleged that the district administration and police acted in a partisan manner, favoring the ruling party and compromising electoral neutrality.

In his formal appeal, Patnaik called on the ECI to strictly enforce the silence period

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