Odisha

BJD Moves CEO Against Aparajita Sarangi For ‘Using’ Infant In Election Rally

Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Friday moved Odisha’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), seeking action against BJP MP candidate from Bhubaneswar, Aparajita Sarangi, for alleged misuse of children in poll campaigns.

“It has come to our notice that Sarangi has been using small children in BJP election meetings and rallies for political gains. This is a clear violation of ethical norms and the rights of children, who should not be exploited for mere political interests of any party,” the BJD delegation said in its complaint.

The BJD mentioned that these violations continued despite a previous complaint against BJP leaders for employing underage children in election campaigning in Jatni assembly segment in Khurda district in adverse weather conditions. “This time, she has used an infant with a BJP ‘uttariya’ while campaigning along with the BJP’s Bhubaneswar Ekamra MLA candidate Babu Singh,” the party alleged.

The party urged the CEO to take immediate and strict action against Aparajita to ensure that she does not use children or infants in any form in her political rallies or events. “Such actions should serve as a deterrent to others and uphold the sanctity of our democratic process,” it added.

On April 15, the regional party had also lodged a complaint against BJP’s Kendrapada Lok Sabha nominee Baijayant Panda for allegedly using children during an election campaign at Tikanpur panchayat under Garadpur block the previous day.

OB Bureau

Recent Posts

Odisha Polls 2024: BJD Flags Discrepancies Including Voting Percentage In CM’s Consistency

New Delhi: A BJD delegation submitted a memorandum on variances in the votes cast in…

13 minutes ago

Send Sheikh Hasina Back: Bangladesh’s Diplomatic Note To India

New Delhi: Bangladesh’s interim government on Monday sent a diplomatic note to India asking the…

53 minutes ago

IREDA Sanctions Over Rs 3000 Cr For Green Energy Projects In Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) has sanctioned over Rs 3,000 crore for…

1 hour ago

Sex With Dead Body Horrendous Act, But Not Rape: Chhattisgarh High Court

Raipur: In a significant observation, the Chhattisgarh High Court has said that engaging in sexual intercourse…

1 hour ago

HC Asks Odisha Govt To Fill Up Vacant Junior Teacher Posts Immediately

Cuttack: The Orissa High Court on Monday reportedly directed the state government to immediately fill…

1 hour ago

40 Youths Stuck In Maldives On Job Promise Plead For Safe Return To Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Over 40 youths, lured to Maldives with promises of lucrative jobs in a private…

2 hours ago

This website uses cookies.