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The Biju Janata Dal (BJD), the Opposition party in Odisha, has been facing significant internal dissent amid controversies in leadership appointments across 15 out of its 33 organisational districts. While the party successfully designated leadership in 18 districts without contention, others remain in turmoil.

This lack of unity highlights an underlying fissure within the BJD, as some members appear resistant to directives from higher levels of party command. Concerns have been raised over the potential ramifications of these disputes on the party's cohesion.

In Kendrapara, rivalry between factions led by Atanu Sabyasachi and...