BJD Issues Show-Cause Notices to Four Leaders

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is facing escalating internal strife as it issued show-cause notices to four leaders, including two Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) corporators, for alleged anti-party activities. The notices were served by Sushant Rout, the BJD Bhubaneswar district president, who highlighted the need for unity and discipline within the party. Leaders Amaresh Jena and Biranchi Narayan Mahasupakar expressed their commitment to the party, denying any intention to cause division and emphasizing that discipline should be uniformly applied. The situation follows public displays of dissent among BJD members, indicating significant fractures within the party. This internal conflict occurs as the party prepares for upcoming political challenges, raising concerns about its cohesion moving forward. The leaders have been given 15 days to respond to the notices, with disciplinary actions pending their replies.