Jharsuguda: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) candidate Alaka Mohanty today filed nomination papers for the ensuing by-election to the Brajrajnagar Assembly seat in Jharsuguda district.
The BJD candidate filed nomination papers at Jharsuguda Sub-Collector’s office in the presence of her supporters and party leaders.
BJP candidate Radharani Panda and Congress candidate Kishore Chandra Patel also filed their nominations for the by-election, which is scheduled to be held on May 31.
The last date for filing of nomination papers is May 11. The nominations will be scrutinised on May 12 and the candidates are allowed to withdraw their candidature by May 17. Counting of votes will be done on June 3.