Pipili Bypoll: BJD Candidate Rudra Maharathy Files Nomination

Pipili (Reporters Today Bureau): Nomination filed by BJD candidate for Pipili by-poll and former MLA late Pradeep Maharathy’s son Rudra Pratap Maharathy today.

Rudra reached the Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Office in Puri, Accompanied by hundreds of supporters in a huge rally, and filed his nomination papers for the by-poll for April 17

As per schedule, Rudra accompanied by his sister Pallavi went in a rally from their home to the ADM office for filing the papers. On the way, Rudra stopped by the Bata Mangala temple and offered prayers to the goddess. He was also carrying the picture of his father as a blessing.

Minister Samir Dash and Chandbali MLA Byomkesh Ray accompanied Rudra to the ADM Office in Puri for filing of nomination. Puri MP Pinaki Misra and other local BJD leaders were also present

Rudra said, “My father had always been there for the people of this constituency. I will follow his footsteps and serve the people of Pipili. I hope they will bless and support me for the by-poll.”

Today is the last date for filing nomination papers and Congress candidate Ajit Mangaraj too will file his nominations. The papers will be scrutinized on March 31 and the last date for withdrawal of candidature is April 3.

By-poll to the constituency was necessitated after the demise of Pradeep Maharathy on October 4 last year.

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