Actor Varsha Priyadarshini among 9 BJD nominees for Odisha assembly polls

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) announced nine more candidates for the upcoming Odisha assembly elections, including Odia film actor Varsha Priyadarshini. The party denied nominations to seven sitting MLAs while introducing new faces. Priyadarshini, who recently joined the BJD, will contest from the Barchana assembly segment. Former Congress member Ganeswar Behera will contest from Kendrapara.