Infighting in party resulting in loss: BJD MP

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Tathagata Satpathy on Saturday said the party is facing loss due to infighting among the party leaders.

"There is no coordination among the leaders including the MPs and MLAs of BJD which is resulting in the party's loss," said Satpathy attending the party's office bearers' meeting ahead of the BJD government's third anniversary of its fourth term in power.

He said the party has to take an open clear stand against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) so that the people get a clear message.

BJD president and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik slammed the opposition for indulging in politics ignoring the interest of the state.

"Some parties are doing politics for the interest of their parties ignoring the interest of the state," said Patnaik.

The Odisha Chief Minister said many people are meeting him to join the BJD as the ruling party is committed to the development of the state.

He said BJD leaders would visit every district from May 24 to June 30 and make people aware of the various successful schemes.

The party has also decided to launch "Ama Gaon Ama Vikash" from July 1 to connect with the rural people in the state.

--IANS

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