Bhubaneswar, April 19 -- The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) today moved the State Election Commission alleging use of children in poll campaigns by BJP's Bhubaneswar MP candidate Aparajita Sarangi.

A delegation of the regional party met the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) and filed a complaint demanding action against Sarangi. The BJD team also presented photo evidence to support their claims.

"We are writing to bring to your attention a serious concern regarding the misuse of children in election rallies by Aparajita Sarangi, the BJP MP candidate from Bhubaneswar. It has come to our notice that Sarangi has been using small children in BJP election meetings and rallies for political gains. This is a clear violation of ethical norms and the rights ...