The Times of India

BJD joins INDIA bloc SIR protest, to skip Odisha bandh: Patnaik's balancing act

Biju Janata Dal leaders engaged in a protest against the Chief Election Commissioner in New Delhi, asserting that this action doesn't represent an alliance with the oppositions INDIA bloc. The party is committed to staying neutral, strategically positioning itself amid the ruling BJP and its rivals. Political analysts note that BJD's efforts reflect their attempt to navigate complex dynamics while confronting challenges to preserve their sway in Odisha.