Rajya Sabha polls: Voting halted for 30 minutes, BJD objects to issuance of 2nd ballot paper to BJP MLA

In Odisha, the Rajya Sabha election encountered a momentary pause as tensions flared over a BJP legislator being issued a duplicate ballot. The BJD swiftly raised concerns, labelling the situation as a breach of electoral norms. Ultimately, the MLA was permitted to cast their vote. This election is crucial, filling four upcoming vacancies.