May 5th 2024.
The upcoming elections in Odisha's Rayagada district have caught the attention of many, as the Gunupur Assembly seat is seeing a unique battle between three relatives who are vying for the coveted position. The current MLA, Raghunath Gomango of the Biju Janata Dal, is seeking re-election and facing stiff competition from his own grandson, Satyajit Gomango, who is the Congress party nominee. Interestingly, Satyajit's mother is Raghunath's daughter, making this a family affair. Adding another twist to the mix is the BJP's candidate, Trinath Gomango, who happens to be Satyajit's nephew.
Raghunath Gomango, who is representing the BJD, is appealing to voters by highlighting the various developmental initiatives taken by the Naveen Patnaik government. These include Mission Shakthi, which aims to empower women, and a special development council for the welfare of tribals. Confident in his track record, Raghunath expressed his belief in retaining the seat.
On the other hand, Trinath Gomango from the BJP is relying on the "Modi wave" and the implementation of rural infrastructure projects under the Pradhan Mantri Sadak Yojana. Trinath's agenda includes securing Notified Area Council status for Padmapur and improving irrigation facilities in the area.
Meanwhile, Satyajit Gomango from the Congress party is determined to put up a strong fight, as the party had secured the second position in the previous election. Apart from the party manifesto, Satyajit aims to improve healthcare facilities and create job opportunities for the youth in the constituency by establishing agro-based industries.
It is worth noting that Gunupur Assembly constituency has a total of 2,21,495 voters, with 1,14,762 female voters eligible to cast their votes. With the competition heating up between these three relatives, it will be interesting to see who emerges victorious in the upcoming polls. PTI
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