Congress's Puri Lok Sabha candidate returns ticket due to lack of funding
Congress’s Puri Lok Sabha candidate returns ticket due to lack of funding
Sucharita Mohanty, the Congress’ candidate for the Puri Lok Sabha seat in Odisha, has returned her ticket citing insufficient campaign funds from the party. Mohanty said that despite efforts like a public donation drive and minimised spending, she struggled financially and could not sustain an impactful campaign.
“I was denied funds from the party. In Assembly segments, weak candidates were given tickets. The BJP and BJD are sitting on a mountain of money. It was difficult. A vulgar display of wealth is everywhere. I don’t want to compete that way,” she said.
“I wanted a people-oriented campaign, but that was also not possible with the lack of funds. The party is also not responsible. The BJP government has crippled the party. There are a lot of curbs on expenditure. I got responses. They want change.”
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