Bhubaneswar, Dec. 25 -- Internal differences within the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) sharpened on Thursday after senior party leader Bhupinder Singh issued a strong caution against the induction of 'new faces' into the party, a remark widely seen as a veiled reference to the ongoing speculation over Sujata Karthikeyan's possible entry into active politics.

Singh's statement comes just a day ahead of the BJD's foundation day on December 26 and amid sustained debate within the party on leadership, acceptability, and organisational direction.

Responding to questions from media persons on the discussion surrounding V K Pandian's wife, Sujata Karthikeyan's potential political entry, Singh said that introducing a new individual into the party at thi...