Ex-CM Das, who is now Odisha Governor, had lost to Roy from Jamshedpur East in last state election. Both leaders are now said to be eyeing the seat again amid talks of BJP-JD(U) tie-up.
Saryu Roy was food minister in Das’ govt but levelled corruption charges against him. He fought as an independent, with support from JMM & BJP ally JD(U).
Nick Jonas is not trying to modernise the mangalsutra, but his gesture shows that choices can be equal. If commitment must be flaunted, it need not be gendered.
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