Keonjhar, May 25 -- A BJD Zilla Parishad member allegedly tried to influence voters at a polling booth located at Sarupata under Ghatagaon block in Ghasipura constituency of Odisha's Keonjhar district during the third phase of twin polls in the state, today.

As per reports, the incident took place at booth number 38, where local Zilla Parishad member Jagnyaseni Mohanty attempted to influence the voters standing in queue to cast their votes. She was present inside the booth for more than one hour, violating the norms of the Election Commission.

After the matter was reported by news channels, a police team reached the place while the Zilla Parishad member was seen coming out of the booth.

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