Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi campaigned in Nuapada constituency on Thursday afternoon for BJP candidate Jay Dholakia, leading a high-energy roadshow in Komna block.
Deputy CM Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, BJP state president Manmohan Samal, and MP Basanta Panda joined the event, which drew thousands of party supporters and workers.
Earlier this week, Chhattisgarh CM Vishnudeo Sai also campaigned in Nuapada for the BJP candidate. Party leaders are working aggressively to ensure strong turnout and support in Komna, which holds the highest voter concentration in the constituency.
Three major parties—BJP, BJD, and Congress—are executing independent strategies focused on Komna block and two NACs under Nuapada constituency. In the previous election, BJD secured the highest votes here, while independent candidate Ghasiram Majhi, now Congress’s nominee, came second. His voter base remains influential.
This time, the dynamics have shifted. Jay Dholakia, son of former BJD candidate Rajendra Dholakia, is contesting on a BJP ticket, making vote predictions complex. BJD leaders are working to retain their traditional vote bank, especially after party chief Naveen Patnaik’s recent visit.
Naveen is scheduled to campaign again on November 7 with roadshows in Khariar Road and Nuapada NAC. BJD leaders have intensified preparations with frequent strategy meetings. Over 40 BJP MLAs and eight ministers are camping in the region, while Congress has yet to hold a major rally.
