Bhubaneswar : Polling has started in Nuapada bypoll, with voters deciding the fate of 14 candidates. The contest is a triangular fight between BJP’s Jay Dholakia, BJD’s Snehangini Chhuria, and Congress’s Ghasiram Majhi. Voting is underway at 358 booths across Nuapada and Komna blocks, and Khariar Road NAC.

Security measures are in place, with 14 companies of central armed forces deployed, and webcasting at all polling stations.

Voting is underway in the Nuapada by-poll, with 253,624 eligible voters, including 124,108 men, 129,495 women, and 21 third-gender voters, casting their ballots at 358 polling stations. Voting hours vary, with 311 booths open from 7 am to 5 pm and 47 booths open from 7 am to 4 pm.

It is pertinent to mention that the Nuapada Assembly constituency comprises Nuapad

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