Senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Santrupt Misra and opposition candidate Dr Datteswar Hota have submitted their nominations for the Rajya Sabha biennial elections. The filing took place in the presence of former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and other senior leaders from various parties at the Assembly. Both candidates handed in their papers to Legislative Assembly Secretary Satyabrata Rout, who is overseeing the polls.
After the nomination process, BJD chief Naveen Patnaik expressed his satisfaction, congratulating both candidates on their submissions. He expressed confidence in their success, emphasizing a positive outcome for both Dr. Misra and Dr. Hota in the upcoming elections. The Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) president, Bhakta Charan Das, also voiced optimism about the victory of the joint opposition candidate, Dr. Hota, supported by BJD, Congress, and CPI(M).
Dr. Hota, the common opposition candidate, highlighted the significance of this unified approach by the parties, marking a historic moment in Odisha’s political landscape. He emphasized his commitment to public service and the development of the state, particularly in the healthcare sector. Dr. Hota expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve the people and contribute to Odisha’s progress if elected.
BJD candidate Santrupt Misra affirmed the party’s unity in ensuring the success of both nominees in the elections. He reiterated the commitment of all BJD MLAs to support the candidates endorsed by Naveen Patnaik. The upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Odisha are necessitated by the retirement of four current members on April 2, including representatives from BJD and BJP.
