The Odisha unit of Bharatiya Janata Party on December 30 clarified that there would be no electoral understanding with any party including Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in the State for the forthcoming elections in 2024.
In important strategy meetings held by Sunil Bansal, zone incharge, and Vijaypal Singh Tomar, co-incharge, all State BJP office-bearers have been instructed to work hard to secure the party’s victory and dispel rumours about the BJP going soft on BJD. The meetings were attended by State BJP president Manmohan Samal, Leader of Opposition Jaynarayan Mishra, as well as Bhubaneswar and Sundargarh MPs, Aparajita Sarangi and Jual Oram respectively.
“Many people are creating rumours about a purported electoral alliance to serve their own interest. The leadership informed us that there is no question of any understanding with the BJD. We will field candidates in all 147 Assembly constituencies and 21 Lok Sabha seats,” said Ms. Sarangi, BJP national spokesperson.
