BJD infighting surfaces during public event in Kantabanji
7 months, 3 weeks ago

BJD infighting surfaces during public event in Kantabanji

New Indian Express  

BALANGIR: Tension flared within the ranks of the BJD as internal discord came to light during a public event in Kantabanji on Tuesday when Giriraj Singh, an ex-serviceman vying for a party ticket for his wife, openly confronted party leadership, causing embarrassment besides exposing simmering dissent within the party. Among the dignitaries present were BJD MP candidate Surendra Singh Bhoi, former BJD MLA Ayub Khan and leader Ajaya Das. However, the event took an unexpected turn when Singh, accompanied by his supporters and wife, stormed the stage and started a verbal tirade against the BJD leadership. Notable among them are two-time MLA Md Ayub Khan and Ajaya Das, who secured the party’s ticket in 2019 and has since consolidated his support base.

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