Bhubaneswar: The Congress today announced Bishwokeshan Harichandan Mohapatra as its candidate for the bypoll to Pipili Assembly constituency.
Mohapatra’s candidature was approved by Congress president Sonia Gandhi, informed a press release issued by the All India Congress Committee (AICC).
As per the Election Commission’s notification polling of votes will be held on May 16.
Pipili bypoll, which was scheduled to be held on April 17, was adjourned by the Returning Officer for the said Assembly Constituency following the death of Congress candidate Ajit Mangaraj on April 14, 2021, due to Covid-19.