Nishikant Dubey’s statement on Biju Patnaik keeps Odisha politics boiling

BJD leaders reacted strongly to a controversial remark made by a BJP MP about the late Biju Patnaik, with Naveen Patnaik calling for the MP's mental health evaluation. The party has taken to the streets and demanded action against the offending MP. While some BJP leaders issued statements praising Biju Patnaik, they stopped short of condemning the remark. The incident has united BJD ranks and brought renewed attention to the party's political standing in Odisha.