Bhubaneswar, April 13 -- Former Laxmipur MLA Kailash Chandra Kulesika, who joined BJP on Friday along with his supporters after quitting BJD, has brought serious allegations against the ruling party.

Kulesika alleged that the BJD has been selling tickets for Assembly seats. He further said that the ruling party also tried to 'buy' him by paying Rs 1 crore. He also alleged mining lobby in the region.

According to Kulesika, BJD cheated him, a tribal youth, after promising him to give ticket for Laxmipur Assembly seat.

"I joined BJD after the party promised me to give ticket for Laxmipur Assembly seat. However, they betrayed me," said Kulesika.

Moreover, Kulesika has brought another serious allegation against the BJD that the ruling part...