BJD president and Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly Naveen Patnaik Friday congratulated BJP candidate Jay Dholakia for his spectacular victory in the Nuapada bypoll and hoped that he would bring development to the area.

Dholakia won the Nuapada Assembly bypoll in Odisha by 83,748 votes Friday. The Congress bagged the second spot, while the BJD was relegated to the third position.

Patnaik, who campaigned for BJD candidate Snehangini Chhuria, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to every worker and supporter of BJD who stood united and worked tirelessly for the party.

“Your commitment and spirit are the true strength of our party,” the former Chief Minister said.

“I also extend my congratulations to the BJP candidate on the victory, and I sincerely hope he will honour this mandate by

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