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BJP supporter killed, 7 hurt in clash in Odisha ahead of polls

IndiaTimes Thursday, 16 May 2024
A clash in Srikrushnasaran Pur, Ganjam district, between BJD and BJP supporters over posters of a candidate resulted in vandalism, road blockade, and imposition of Section 144. Nine arrests made. Khallikote, a segment reserved for Scheduled Caste candidate under Aska Lok Sabha seat, to vote on May 20.
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