The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is currently grappling with a severe internal crisis that has left the party in disarray, with uncertainty surrounding decision-making processes. Party sources claim the ongoing padayatra (foot march) is merely a struggle to preserve the BJD’s existence, as members march without clear demands or objectives.

Traditionally, BJD president and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik would inaugurate such events by waving the party flag. However, his absence today has raised eyebrows, leaving party workers searching for their leader. The padayatra is proceeding without prominent figures at the helm.

The BJD launched its ‘Seva, Swabhiman o Sangram Padayatra’ (Service, Pride, and Struggle Foot March) today at Suando, the birthplace of Utkalmani Pandit Gopabandhu Das. Yet,

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