Bhubaneswar, Jan. 29 -- Speculation over the future leadership of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) continued on Wednesday, with former party MLA Debesh Acharya echoing sentiments earlier expressed by BJD MLA Dibya Shankar Mishra in support of Bolangir MLA Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo. The remarks added momentum to ongoing discussions within political circles about Kalikesh's potential role at the state level.

As per reports, speaking at a programme organised in Bolangir on Wednesday, Debesh Acharya indirectly suggested that Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo should assume a larger leadership role in the party. His comments came just two days after Dibya Shankar Mishra publicly voiced similar views, indicating a growing chorus of support for Kalikesh with...