Bhubaneswar, Feb. 24 -- Launching a scathing attack on BJD in Odisha ahead of the General Elections 2024, senior Congress leader Bijay Patnaik today alleged in a presser that District Collectors in the State are being asked to accumulate funds for the ruling party.

"BDOs, tehsildars, and police officers are being utilised and several government officials are dissatisfied with it. Because they are not workers of the ruling party. Rather, they were previously recruited among hundreds of candidates through tough tests. They all have a sense of self-respect and dignity. Even, Collectors are being asked to accumulate funds for the party (BJD)," the Congress leader said.

"Police officers are being asked to take action against those who are go...