15 Years After Breaking Ties, Naveen Patnaik's BJD Hints At NDA Return

Thursday, 7 March 2024Newsdesk

A potential pact between the two parties marks a significant shift in the political dynamics of the state, especially considering the BJD's departure from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) 15 years ago.

New Delhi 07 March 2024

As per news report of NDTV,The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha has hinted at a potential alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. On Wednesday, leaders of the BJD convened for an extensive session at Naveen Niwas, the official residence of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. Simultaneously, counterparts from the BJP, including its state unit chief Manmohan Samal, gathered in the national capital for a parallel meeting, engaging in discussions related to electoral affairs, with a particular focus on the possibility of forging an alliance.

Source - NDTV