Bhubaneswar, Dec. 3 -- The Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha is witnessing escalating unrest in its Bhadrak organisational structure, with internal factionalism surfacing publicly and multiple senior grassroots level leaders stepping down.

The crisis intensified after discussions reportedly took place at senior leader Prafulla Samal's residence, fuelling speculation of coordinated dissent within the district unit.

Several BJD leaders and MLAs are said to be opposing Prafulla Samal, accusing him of widening divisions within the party. Internal discussions indicate that Samal is being linked to the resignation of four block chairpersons in Bhadrak, a development that has triggered political tremors within the district organisatio...