Bhubaneswar, Jan. 11 -- Senior Biju Janata Dal leader Latika Pradhan has triggered a fresh political storm by alleging that the party was deliberately made to lose 10 confirmed winning seats in Ganjam district during the 2024 Assembly elections, a setback she claims directly prevented Naveen Patnaik from returning as Chief Minister, as she openly questioned the role and accountability of those entrusted with managing the party's campaign in the district.

Targeting Leadership and Election In-Charge

Pradhan said repeated warnings were ignored and held those assigned with Ganjam's responsibility accountable for the defeat. She directly questioned the role of then district in-charge Manas Mangaraj, asking whether he was actively supporting ...