Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Odisha CM Majhi's Aircraft Inspected Ahead of Nuapada Bypoll
Election officials in Nuapada checked the planes and helicopters that important politicians use before an upcoming special election.
This is a normal check to make sure everyone follows the election rules.
They checked the plane of the current Odisha Chief Minister, Mohan Majhi, and also planes used by the Chief Minister of a nearby state, Chhattisgarh, and other political leaders.
These checks help make sure that campaigning is fair and transparent for everyone involved in the election.
The aircraft and helicopter of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi were inspected in Nuapada on Thursday.
The inspections were conducted by flying squad and video surveillance teams as part of routine pre-poll monitoring.
Aircraft used by Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai, former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, and BJP's Baijayant Panda were also inspected.
These checks are in line with Election Commission of India directives to monitor leaders' movements during campaign periods.
The measures aim to ensure strict compliance with election regulations and uphold transparency and fair play in the by-election.
- Who
- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, BJP national vice-president Baijayant Panda, and election officials.
- What
- The aircraft and helicopter used by Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi, as well as aircraft used by other prominent political leaders, were inspected as part of routine pre-poll monitoring for the Nuapada Assembly by-election.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Nuapada district, Odisha
- Why
- To ensure strict compliance with election regulations, monitor the movement of political leaders during campaign activities, and uphold transparency and fair play as directed by the Election Commission of India.
BJD (Opposition)
BJP (Ruling)
Security Concerns
BJD (Opposition)
The BJD has requested increased security for Naveen Patnaik's events due to concerns about potential disruptions, including stone-pelting, from BJP workers.
BJP (Ruling)
The article does not detail specific BJP counter-statements but implies their involvement as the party whose workers the BJD fears.
- Event
- Nuapada Assembly Bypoll
- Aircraft Inspected (CM)
- Mohan Charan Majhi (Odisha CM)
- Other Aircraft Inspected
- Vishnu Deo Sai (Chhattisgarh CM), Naveen Patnaik (Former CM), Baijayant Panda (BJP National VP)
- Inspection Conducted By
- Flying squad and video surveillance unit
- Date of Inspection
- Thursday
- Reason for Inspection
- Election Commission of India directives for monitoring political leader movements and ensuring fair play
