HC junks plea challenging BJP MLA’s election
The Orissa High Court has dismissed an election petition challenging the victory of BJP MLA Pradeep Bal Samanta from the Sukinda assembly constituency. The court found the petition, filed by former MLA Pritiranjan Ghadei, lacked necessary material facts and failed to meet statutory requirements. Allegations regarding suppression of criminal cases and educational qualifications were deemed vague and unsupported.