BJD leading in Kandhamal in Odisha Lok Sabha by-election

Phulbani: BJD candidate Pratyusha Rajeswari Singh is leading by more than 22,000 votes over her nearest BJP nominee Rudramadhav Ray in the by-election held for Kandhamal Lok Sabha seat in Odisha.

As counting is in progress for the by-poll held on October 15, Congress candidate Abhimanyu Behera is on the third position at the end of second round of counting of votes.