Former BJP MP Kharabela Swain on Sunday said he would contest as an Independent candidate for the Baleswar Parliamentary seat and would file nominations on May 8.
“I request people to come in large numbers during my nominations filing and encourage me. Further, I urge people to help me financially if they wish. I would share my account number,” said Swain.
“Since 1991, from Kendrapada to Kandhamal, I fought several elections including in Baleswar and thrice I became the winner from the Baleswar Parliamentary seat. In the last elections, I improved the vote percentage of BJP to a significant level while contesting from Khandhamal. This time, I am going to create a history in India by winning by a huge margin of votes as an Independent candidate,” he said.
