Bhadrak: In a big jolt to the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD), an independent candidate Gulmaki Dalwazi romped to victory as Chairperson of Bhadrak Municipality.
Dalwazi defeated BJD’s Samita Mishra by a margin of 3,119 votes.
“I thank God for without Him this would not have been possible. I thank all the residents of the 30 Wards of Bhadrak, without their support I could not reach this position. They have reposed their faith on me, I will work for the development of all the 30 Wards of Bhadrak,” said a jubliant Dalwazi, a member of a minority community after her win.
While independent candidate Dalwaji has polled 27,143 votes, BJD’s Mishra has polled 24,024 votes, Congress candidate Amitbala Acharya has polled 1,836 votes and BJP candidate Gitanjali Padhihari has polled 6,633 votes.
Similarly, out of the total 30 Wards in Bhadrak Municipality, BJD councillor candidates have won in 18 Wards, Congress in 10 Wards, BJP and independent one each.
