Bhubaneswar: The ruling Biju Janata Dal has fielded Abanti Das as its candidate for the ensuing by-election for the Dhamnagar Assembly Constituency in Bhadrak district.
Abanti Das, chairperson of Tihidi block, has vast experience in Mission Shakti SHG.
Earlier today, Congress announced Baba Harekrushna Sethi as its candidate for the crucial by-election.
The by-poll is scheduled to be held on November 3.
BJP candidate Suryavanshi Suraj Sthitaprajna has already filed his nomination.
The by-poll was necessitated following the death of sitting Dhamnagar MLA Bishnu Sethi.