Bhubaneswar: The main Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday sought the immediate intervention of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Odisha, accusing the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of violating the Model Code of Conduct even on the day of voting. The BJD alleged that BJP workers entered polling booths in Nuapada and exerted undue pressure on voters to cast their votes in favour of party candidate Jai Dholakia.

It was also alleged that near various polling stations, BJP members were distributing food packets to voters in an attempt to influence them.

Nuapada District BJD President Abani Joshi has submitted a memorandum to the District Election Officer, the Collector of Nuapada, demanding immediate action.

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