Bhubaneswar, Oct. 12 -- BJD leader Dibya Shankar Mishra has criticised the BJP for fielding Rajendra Dholakia's son in the Nuapada Assembly constituency by-election set to be held on November 11, following his father's demise. Mishra alleged that this move is an example of "horse trading" and "political corruption."

Mishra claimed that the BJP's decision to field Jay Dholakia is unethical, especially after he had promised to support the BJD leadership.

Speaking on Jay Dholakia joining the BJP, he said, "Rajendra Dholakia was more of a social worker... So after his demise, his son promised that he believes in the leadership of Navin Patnaik... Now that he has joined the BJP, it has been a totally unethical practice, and I believe there i...