BRAHMAPUR, Feb. 11 -- In the intricate landscape of Brahmapur politics, the BJP and Congress are formulating strategies to dismantle the stronghold of the ruling BJD as the simultaneous elections are getting closer. The spotlight is on the Brahmapur Parliamentary seat, where candidate selection has emerged as a main concern.

All three major parties, BJD, BJP and Congress, are contemplating the introduction of new blood for the forthcoming elections, signalling a departure from the line-up of candidates fielded in 2019.

The Brahmapur Parliamentary Constituency encompasses the key Assembly seats of Chhatrapur, Gopalpur, Brahmapur, Digapahandi, Chikiti in Ganjam, besides Parlakhemundi and Mohana in Gajapati district. Within the BJD camp, del...