Bhubaneswar, In an interesting development, the wife of sitting Puri MLA and BJD candidate Rudra Pratap Maharathi has filed her nomination as an independent candidate from the same seat, although the reason behind the move is not yet known.
Maharathi's wife Jagriti (32) refused to comment on his candidature from the same constituency, while her MLA husband said he was not concerned about the issue.
Pipili is the only seat in Odisha where a wife has filed nomination against her husband, although some couples are contesting from different seats in the state.
Maharathi (35), son of seven-time MLA late Pradeep Maharathi, had filed his nomination on May 3, while his wife had filed her nomination on May 6.
Voting will be held on May 25 in Pipili assembly constituency under Puri Lok Sabha seat.
Lok Sabha and Assembly elections will be held in Odisha simultaneously in four phases from May 13.
Officials said a clear picture may emerge in Pipili on Thursday, the last date for withdrawal of nominations.
Maharathi's wife Jagriti (32) refused to comment on his candidature from the same constituency, while her MLA husband said he was not concerned about the issue.
Pipili is the only seat in Odisha where a wife has filed nomination against her husband, although some couples are contesting from different seats in the state.
Maharathi (35), son of seven-time MLA late Pradeep Maharathi, had filed his nomination on May 3, while his wife had filed her nomination on May 6.
Voting will be held on May 25 in Pipili assembly constituency under Puri Lok Sabha seat.
Lok Sabha and Assembly elections will be held in Odisha simultaneously in four phases from May 13.
Officials said a clear picture may emerge in Pipili on Thursday, the last date for withdrawal of nominations.
