Odisha: BJD, BJP level bribery allegations at each other

Bhubaneswar | Friday | 15th March, 2019

Summary:

The BJD leaders said BJP was using petrol pumps as 'cash hoarding and distribution' points on the instruction of petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan . BHUBANESWAR: Opposition BJP and the ruling BJD on Thursday lodged complaints against each other with chief electoral officer (CEO) Surendra Kumar. "BJD also said: "In the Bijepur byelection, a huge amount of cash was seized from petrol pumps. This time, we request you to ensure video surveillance in petrol pumps and gas agencies." "The video of Jena promising cash to people who vote for BJD candidate Prasant Behera in Salepur was telecast on a local TV channel..