BJP declares candidates for Odisha by-polls

Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Snday announced candidates for upcoming Assembly bye-elections in Odisha.

Manas Dutt, son of deceased BJP MLA Madan Mohan Dutt will contest from Balasore constituency while Rajkishore Behera has been fielded to contest from Tirtol assembly seat.

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Congress are yet to declare their candidates for the two seats.

The bye-elections to Tirtol and Balasore Assembly seats are scheduled on November 3, 2020.