Bhubaneswar, June 4 -- A political controversy has erupted in Odisha after a video purportedly showing Titilagarh MLA Nabin Kumar Jain making remarks about the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls went viral on social media, sources said on Thursday.

The alleged comments have triggered sharp reactions from the opposition parties in Odisha and intensified the political atmosphere in Bolangir district.

According to the viral video, the MLA is purportedly heard addressing his supporters and discussing the voter list revision exercise being carried out by election officials. In the video, he allegedly suggests that party workers should accompany officials during the verification process and makes remarks regarding the...