Bhubaneswar, Nov 14 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Jay Dholakia is leading by over 43,000 votes against his nearest rival, Snehangini Chhuria of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), after 13 rounds of counting for the Nuapada Assembly constituency.

Dholakia has secured 63,522 votes, while Chhuria has received 20,288 votes after 13 rounds of counting.

Congress nominee and tribal leader Ghasiram Majhi has secured 20,103 votes.

Speaking to media persons, BJP state president Manmohan Samal said, “It was apparent the common people of Nuapada were wanting a change in the constituency and giving the Bharatiya Janata Party a chance. Today’s trend is reflecting this mood of the people of Nuapada.”

He further added that people’s faith in the BJP has increased as various promises made by the

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