Bhubaneswar, Feb. 28 -- The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Saturday officially announced its two candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.BJD President and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik declared Santrupt Misra and Dr. Datteswar Hota as representatives of the conch party in the upper house of Parliament.

Dr. Datteswar Hota is a renowned urologist and is widely regarded as one of Odisha's most distinguished medical professionals, with a career spanning over four decades in the field of urology.

Known for his expertise in handling complex and critical surgical cases, Dr. Hota has made remarkable contributions to the advancement of urological and transplant services in the state.

During his illustrious career, Dr. Hota has served...