Bhubaneswar, Nov. 15 -- Crushing defeat in Nuapada bypoll has triggered an intense introspection within the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), with senior leaders openly calling for a top-level review.

Veteran leader Prafulla Samal said the setback demands a thorough assessment by none other than the party supremo, Naveen Patnaik.

Samal noted that the party had been confident of performing well in Nuapada. Naveen Babu's popularity has not declined. So, why did the party lose? This must be examined honestly, said Samal, adding that the defeat should be treated not as a routine rise-and-fall but as a moment for genuine reflection.

"There are ups and downs in everyone's life. We are very hopeful of performing well in Nuapada because we won the seat f...