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The arrest of Amaresh Jena aka Baiyan has ignited a fierce political slugfest in Odisha, with ruling BJP and Opposition BJD trading accusations. Both parties are locked in a blame game over women's safety and past government inaction.

Political tensions in Odisha have escalated into a heated war of words between the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Both parties have launched sharp allegations against each other, each accusing the other of failure in safeguarding women and misusing political platforms.

Senior BJD leader Ashok Panda stated that their party has always prioritised women's safety and maintained a 'z...