Archive · 11 Nov 2025
Nuapada Bypoll Sees Voting Underway Amidst Tight Security
People in Nuapada are voting today to choose a new leader for their area because the previous leader passed away.
There are many people voting, and lots of police are watching to make sure everything is safe and fair, especially in places that might be more dangerous.
Some voting machines had small problems, but they were fixed quickly.
One person in charge of a voting station was removed for not following the rules.
The voting will continue until the afternoon, and officials are watching closely to make sure it's a good election for everyone.
Voting is ongoing for the Nuapada Assembly by-poll with 358 polling booths, including 47 sensitive ones.
Over 2.53 lakh voters are eligible to cast their votes to elect one of 14 candidates.
Tight security, including Central Armed Police Forces and state police, is deployed across the constituency.
Minor technical issues with EVMs were reported and resolved, and voting is proceeding smoothly.
The by-election was triggered by the death of the sitting BJD MLA, Rajendra Dholakia.
- Who
- Over 2.53 lakh voters in Nuapada Assembly constituency
- What
- Are voting in a by-election to elect a new MLA.
- When
- Voting is underway on Tuesday.
- Where
- Nuapada Assembly constituency, Odisha
- Why
- The by-election was necessitated by the death of four-time MLA and senior BJD leader Rajendra Dholakia in September.
- Constituency
- Nuapada Assembly by-poll
- Polling Date
- Tuesday
- Eligible Voters
- Over 2.53 lakh
- Candidates
- 14
- Polling Hours
- Till 5 p.m. at most booths, 4 p.m. at sensitive/Maoist-hit areas
- Security Deployment
- 14 companies of Central Armed Police Forces, 5 platoons of Odisha State Armed Police, reserve police, 35 mobile patrolling parties, 18 flying squads, 18 Static Surveillance Teams
- Sensitive Booths
- 47
Sources
Nuapada bypoll: Odisha CEO dismisses BJD’s EVM shifting allegations
Naveen Patnaik Alleges Serious Violations Of EC Guidelines In Nuapada Bypoll
CEO rejects BJD’s EVM ‘shifting’ claims
2.53 L voters to decide fate of Nuapada by-poll candidates
Naveen alleges violations during ‘silence period’
Odisha: Voting underway for Nuapada Assembly bypoll
