BJD's Stance on Delimitation: Protecting Odisha's Interests Amid Political Tensions

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) commits to safeguarding Odisha's interests in the delimitation process, amidst allegations of shifting political alliances. The party emphasizes the state's need for balanced representation, responding to accusations from the Odisha BJP about siding with the Congress-led INDIA bloc.

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is focusing on the upcoming delimitation process, asserting its commitment to protect Odisha's interests. This comes amid allegations from the Odisha BJP, who accuse the BJD of aligning with the Congress-led INDIA bloc. BJD maintains it has equidistance from national political fronts.

The controversy arose following a meeting between BJD's president Naveen Patnaik and a DMK delegation, who discussed concerns over the delimitation potentially affecting Odisha. Patnaik agreed to join discussions in Chennai, indicating a cooperative intent on this sensitive issue.

BJD leader Debi Prasad Mishra highlighted the need for national discourse to ensure fair representation for Odisha. With BJP criticizing BJD for its supposed Tamil influence, the regional party insisted on safeguarding Odisha's seats in a federal democracy, calling for national unity in delimitation discussions.

(With inputs from agencies.)