Bhubaneswar, Dec. 30 -- Senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Pramila Mallik responded on Tuesday to the controversy surrounding MLA Badri Patra's remarks allegedly targeting VK Pandian, asserting that there is no infighting within the party. She said there is no discord in the party, and no blame has been fixed on any individual.

Pramila Mallik clarified that no provocative statements are being made and that Badri Patra himself has not made any comment against the party leadership. She said discussions are natural after the party's electoral defeat and should not be misinterpreted as an internal conflict.

MLA Mallik also emphasised that there are no restrictions on meeting BJD President Naveen Patnaik, adding that Badri Patra, being a se...