Bhubaneswar, Jan. 20 -- Senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leaders from Jajpur assembled at the Bhubaneswar residence of veteran leader Pramila Mallick on Tuesday, as internal party tensions escalated following the sudden suspension of two leaders, sparking intense political discussions on leadership and the party's future.

Those present in the closed-door meeting included Pranab Prakash Das, Pranab Balabantaray, Pritiranjan Ghadei, Rajnarayan Mahapatra, MLA Biswaranjan Mallick and Sujata Sahu. The gathering has drawn attention amid visible unrest within the party ranks.

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