Archive · 14 Nov 2025
BJP Secures Landslide Victory in Odisha's Nuapada Bypoll
In Odisha, an important special election called a by-election was held in Nuapada.
The counting of votes happened on Friday, and Jay Dholakia from the BJP won by a very large number of votes.
This was a big win for the BJP, and their Chief Minister had campaigned a lot for him.
The party that used to hold the seat, the BJD, came in third place, which was a surprise to them.
The Congress party came in second.
The BJD leaders felt the election was unfair and that the BJP used their power to win.
The Congress candidate also felt that a lot of money was used.
The BJP leaders celebrated their win, saying it shows people trust their government and its plans for development.
The election had a high number of people voting, and the winning difference was the largest in all the by-elections held across the country.
BJP candidate Jay Dholakia won the Nuapada assembly by-election in Odisha with a margin of 83,748 votes.
The BJD, which held the seat previously, finished in third place, significantly behind the BJP and Congress.
The by-election was triggered by the death of the late BJD MLA Rajendra Dholakia, whose son Jay Dholakia switched to BJP and won.
The Nuapada bypoll recorded a high turnout of 83.45% and the largest winning margin among all by-elections held nationwide.
The BJD alleged election manipulation by the BJP, while the Congress candidate cited the influence of money in the election.
- Who
- BJP candidate Jay Dholakia
- What
- Won the Nuapada assembly by-election by a significant margin
- When
- Friday, November 14, 2025 (Counting day)
- Where
- Nuapada, Odisha
- Why
- The by-election was necessitated by the death of the sitting BJD MLA Rajendra Dholakia. Jay Dholakia, son of the late MLA, switched to BJP before the polls.
BJD's Allegations
BJP/Congress Stances
Election Manipulation
BJD's Allegations
BJD vice-president Debi Prasad Mishra alleged gross manipulation of the election by the BJP using government machinery, and criticized EC observers for remaining silent.
BJP/Congress Stances
BJP leaders claimed the victory proved public faith in their government's policies and development agenda, while Odisha CEO stated the counting process concluded smoothly and peacefully.
Candidate Selection and Campaign Tactics
BJD's Allegations
BJD's Naveen Patnaik accused the BJP of 'candidate chori' and fielded Snehangini Chhuria, while the BJP's CM Mohan Charan Majhi called Chhuria an 'outsider'. Patnaik also reportedly made negative comments about the late MLA Rajendra Dholakia's family.
BJP/Congress Stances
BJP candidate Jay Dholakia joined the party shortly before the election, having previously been associated with the BJD. BJP leaders emphasized their commitment to development for the Nuapada area.
Role of Money in Election
BJD's Allegations
Congress candidate Ghasiram Majhi alleged that 'money played a major role' in the by-election, significantly changing the situation in the final days.
BJP/Congress Stances
BJP leaders attributed their victory to public support for development and government policies.
- Winner
- Jay Dholakia (BJP)
- Winning Margin
- 83,748 votes
- Runner-up
- Ghasiram Majhi (Congress)
- Third Position
- Snehangini Chhuria (BJD)
- BJD Votes (2024)
- 33.65%
- BJD Votes (This Bypoll)
- 18.06% (38,408 votes)
- Turnout
- 83.45%
- Candidates
- 14
Sources
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