BJP leader's plea against BJD for using symbol to promote welfare schemes declined

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The Delhi high court rejected BJP leader Jatin Mohanty's petition, wherein he sought action against the Biju Janata Dal government in Odisha for utilizing its party symbol, the 'conch,' in the promotion of government welfare schemes through advertisements. The court raised concerns about the petitioner's choice to approach it...

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