Congress candidate Ghasi Ram Majhi announced that he will contest three more elections despite his defeat in the Nuapada bypoll.

He said Abraham Lincoln lost nine elections before becoming President of the United States. Inspired by Lincoln’s persistence, Ghasi Ram declared that he will continue his political journey.

Ghasi Ram also levelled serious allegations against his party. He stated that Congress did not provide him with financial support during the bypoll campaign. He explained that elections required heavy expenditure and alleged that votes were bought. He admitted that the lack of funds weakened his campaign and contributed to his defeat.

Senior Congress leader and former minister Narasingha Mishra offered a sharp assessment after the Nuapada bypoll result. He said Odisha now

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