September 19, 2024

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15 file papers for Pipili bypoll

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By Express News Service
BHUBANESWAR:  As many as 15 candidates have filed nomination papers for bypoll to Pipili Assembly constituency scheduled on April 17. Rudra Pratap Maharathy of BJD and Ajit Mangaraj of Congress filed their nomination papers on Tuesday, the final day of submitting nominations. Ashrit Pattnayak of BJP had filed his papers on March 27.

Besides eight Independent candidates and 4 nominees of different events have additionally filed their papers for the bypoll which was necessitated after the demise of sitting MLA Pradeep Maharathy on October 4 final 12 months. After submitting his nomination, Pradeep’s son Rudra promised to observe his father’s footsteps and work for the welfare of individuals of Pipili.