Bhubaneswar, Oct. 16 -- Biju Janata Dal (BJD) candidate Snehangini Chhuria on Thursday made it clear that she is committed to contesting the upcoming Nuapada by-election, a day after being selected as the candidate by the Conch party and BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik.

Addressing allegations of being called an outsider, she stated firmly that winning or losing is a different matter, but she is determined to fight. She also spoke on concerns raised by the Opposition and dismissed claims of being an outsider and stated, "I am not an outsider."

Speaking to the media, she revealed, "I was part of the committee that selected the candidate, and with everyone's consensus, I was chosen. The people of Nuapada support me, and my community stands firm...