Bhubaneswar, April 30 -- At a time when high voltage electioneering is running across Odisha ahead of the 2024 General Elections notwithstanding the prevailing scorching heat, villagers in Balasore district have threatened poll boycott over the closure of a school in their area.

As per reports, Odisha government has ordered the closure of Kantabani Netra Mohan ME School in Kantabani village under Bhograi block in the district. In response, the villagers have expressed their strong resentment over the development.

As per the locals, there is no school nearby the village. The little children have to walk three kilometers to pursue their education in another school which is too dangerous and time consuming.

The villagers have moved Orissa...