BJD accuses BJP of using violence, coercion to influence Odisha college polls

Bhubaneswar, Oct 10 (UNI) The opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Saturday accused the ruling BJP of using violence, abduction and political pressure to influence the upcoming students' union elections in Odisha, alleging that ministers and MLAs were forcing candidates of its student wing to withdraw their nominations. Addressing a press conference at the BJD headquarters here, party MLA Ganeshwar Behera alleged that the BJP was attempting to win the students' union elections through undemocratic means and accused the police administration of remaining a silent spectator despite being aware of the incidents. He also alleged that the ruling party was…