BJD Demands Inquiry into Alleged Voting Irregularities

The Odisha Chief Electoral Officer will meet with a BJD delegation on May 11 to discuss alleged illegalities in the issuance of a second ballot paper to two BJP MLAs during the March 16 Rajya Sabha election. BJD seeks a transparent inquiry to maintain electoral integrity.

The Chief Electoral Officer of Odisha is set to hold discussions with a BJD delegation on May 11, in response to allegations of electoral misconduct during the Rajya Sabha elections held on March 16. The controversy revolves around the issuance of a second ballot paper to two BJP MLAs.

In light of these allegations, a BJD delegation, led by Deputy Leader Prasanna Acharya, will meet with the CEO to address concerns raised previously. The delegation includes key party figures like Pramila Mallik and Sasmit Patra, further signifying the gravity of the issue for BJD.

The Chief Election Commissioner promptly responded to these allegations, urging an immediate examination of the matter. Meanwhile, BJD maintains its demand for a fair and transparent investigation to uphold the democratic process in Odisha.