The BJD leadership has exuded confidence that the ruling BJP won’t be able to break it despite making a hundred attempts. Her joining party wouldn’t affect the party base in MayurbhanjWith Mamata jumping the fence, the BJD is now left with 8 Rajya Sabha members. The total representation in the Rajya Sabha from Odisha is 10. Now the regional party is repenting having backed railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw candidature for the Rajya Sabha the second time in a row. Naveen met his party leaders at Naveen Nivas and had just one piece of advice for them.

Source: The Telegraph August 04, 2024 13:50 UTC