Bhubaneswar, Oct. 23 -- With the scrutiny of nomination papers completed on Wednesday, political activities in Nuapada have gathered momentum ahead of the November 11 by-election, setting the stage for an intense triangular contest between the BJD, BJP, and Congress.

According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), the last date for withdrawal of candidature is October 24, after which the final list of contenders will be announced.

All three major political parties have rolled out their campaign strategies, with party cadres already fanning out across rural belts to mobilise voters.

The BJD, determined to reclaim the constituency, has positioned development as its central poll plank.

The party will formally kick off its campaign f...