PoliticsBJD Clarifies Distance from Congress After Odisha Bandh Withdrawal
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) clarified on October 7, 2026, that it maintains an equidistant stance from both the BJP and Congress. This came after confusion when Opposition Chief Whip Pramila Mallik initially said BJD supported the Odisha Bandh called by INDIA bloc parties but then retracted, stating BJD is not part of any alliance and does not support the bandh. The party had also clarified its position after its MPs joined a protest in New Delhi.
The Hindu··Bhubaneswar


