BJD Files Complaint Over Alleged Poll Code Breach by Odisha Education Minister at College Event

Overview

• The Opposition BJD on Oct. 21 submitted a formal complaint to the Odisha Chief Electoral Officer alleging a Model Code of Conduct violation during the Nuapada bypoll period.
• It alleges Minister Nityananda Gond addressed a political meeting inside Gopinath GNM Nursing Training College in Nuapada on Oct. 20 and promoted BJP candidate Jay Dholakia.
• The complaint identifies Gond, Dholakia, and the college authorities, which the BJD says oversee a government‑aided institution.
• The party urged the Election Commission of India and the CEO to initiate an inquiry and order strict action, citing rules that bar political activity on educational premises.
• According to BJD leaders, the CEO assured an enquiry, and no formal ECI action or investigation findings have been announced yet.