India, April 7 -- Amid growing discontent within the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) over its stance on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, the party's Rajya Sabha MP Munna Khan today met party chief Naveen Patnaik to discuss the matter, days after BJD's Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra supported the bill in Parliament.

Khan, along with several members of the minority community, called on Patnaik at his residence, Naveen Niwas. The delegation voiced concern over the matter and demanded action against those who went against the party's stand.

"Members of our minority community met Naveen Patnaik and informed him about the issue. They demanded the suspension of those responsible. Patnaik assured that he would resolve the matter soon after an inquiry," Khan told...