BJD leader allegedly threatens voters in Odisha; SEC issued notice

Odisha's State Election Commission (SEC) on Friday issued a show-cause notice to BJD leader Pramila Malik for allegedly threatening voters. Malik had reportedly threatened to stop providing benefits from various schemes if people don't vote for her party during the upcoming panchayat elections. "I did not violate the model code of conduct by seeking votes for my party," Malik said.