India, Jan. 27 -- The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is facing significant internal challenges as it prepares for organisational elections following a major setback in the 2024 General Elections. With factionalism growing within the party, a pressing question is whether supremo Naveen Patnaik will retain the senior but poll-defeated leaders in the restructured state committee.

According to sources, intense lobbying for leadership roles has ensued as part of the reshuffle within key organisational units. Speculation is rife about the allocation of responsibilities, amid heightened internal conflicts. Both junior and senior members are striving to assert their influence, adding pressure on the party leadership.

While some of the top brass from the...