Overview
- Election officials confirmed no nominations were withdrawn, leaving 14 candidates in the field.
- The principal fight is a three-way contest featuring BJP's Jay Dholakia, BJD's Snehangini Chhuria, and Congress' Ghasiram Majhi.
- Polling is scheduled for November 11 with counting on November 14.
- Campaigning is accelerating with senior leaders visiting the constituency, including Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida canvassing for the BJP, as the CPI(M) backs the Congress candidate.
- The by-election was called after four-term BJD MLA Rajendra Dholakia died in September.