The state BJP has urged the state election commission to ensure the cooperative vote is held in a free and fair manner. The party has insisted on the govt complying with the High Court directive and issuing a rectified voters’ list without delay.
The BJP is worried about the BJD govt organizing elections in a dishonest manner in order to get a result favourable to the ruling party. Sources say the state govt stand has been a threat to democracy as far as the cooperative vote in the state is concerned.
A BJD leader says his party is determined to win the elections by fair means or foul, he spoke on condition of anonymity.