Summary:
He went to win the Nabarangpur seat in 2009. These are all indicators of development,” he said.“As cabinet minister, I have toured Malkangiri district several times and share a good rapport with the people of the district. “The whole of Malkangiri district, which falls under the seat, has seen a sea-change in the past five years. It regained its stronghold in 2009 while BJD tasted its maiden victory in Nabarangpur in 2014. Balabhadra, who won the seat as BJD nominee, is a BJP contestant this time..