Bhubaneswar, Feb. 10 -- A war of words ensued between Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Odisha over the disruption in the ODI match between India and England at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack due to floodlight failure yesterday (February 9).

Alleging gross mismanagement at Barabati, the BJD sought the resignation of Sports and Youth Services Minister Suryabanshi Suraj. In its response, the ruling BJP alleged that the Naveen Patnaik-led BJD had not done anything for the development of Barabati Stadium during its 24 years of rule in Odisha.

"The ODI match between India and England at Barabati Stadium interrupted for around 25 minutes due to floodlight failure. The state government, the Odisha Cricket...