MALKANGIRI: The BJD has come under severe attack from opposition BJP after an SC and ST department teacher was allegedly seen campaigning for the ruling party in Malkangiri block two days back. Speaking to mediapersons, senior BJP leader Ashok Kumar Parida alleged that headmaster of SC and ST department-managed Titibiri Sevashram, Mrutunjay Haldar, was seen sharing stage with BJD leaders at the party’s election meeting in MV-36 village. Addressing a gathering, Haldar reportedly asked people to vote for the BJD.
Condemning the incident as a violation of code of conduct and demanding a probe, Parida asked how the election will be fair and transparent if a government servant is seen campaigning openly for the ruling party. He also sought action by the State Election Commission against the erring headmaster. Contacted, District Welfare Officer Krupa Sindhu Behera said action against the headmaster will be taken as per the service code.