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A significant political development unfolded in Odisha on Saturday after Naveen Patnaik once again assumed leadership as the supremo of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) for the ninth consecutive term.
This marks the beginning of a new phase for the BJD, and the key challenge that lies ahead for Patnaik is the restructuring and reorganization of the party following the disappointing defeat in the 2024 elections.
After the crushing setback that saw the emergence of the BJP to power in Odisha with a thumping majority, the BJD has been grappling with internal divisions and fragmentation, which has caused considerable distress within the ...