Khordha, May 2 -- Two MP candidates of the BJP and BJD - Aparajita Sarangi and Manmath Routray - today filed their nomination papers for Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha seat in Odisha.

Playing conch and riding a bullock cart, BJD's Lok Sabha candidate Manmath Routray came to Khordha Collectorate to file his nomination to fight from Bhubaneswar in the ensuing polls.

"I am a son of a 'paika' (soldier) and bullock cart is a symbol of a paika. I am overwhelmed to see the crowd who have come with me in my support for filing the nomination. I have taken blessings from Lord Jagannath, Lord Lingaraj, and my parents. I am sure, I will register a landmark win in the elections," said Manmath.

Prior to heading for the collectorate with his supporters in a p...