Political commentator Neerja Chowdhury believes Sujata’s induction presents both an opportunity and a dilemma. “The party’s biggest
challenge is not organisational but perceptual.
Pandian emerged as the principal target of public anger after the BJD’s defeat in 2024, despite Patnaik continuing to enjoy considerable goodwill among voters.
The man who was seen as running the show suddenly became the hate figure. Bringing his wife into the BJD naturally raises one immediate political question: Is Pandian returning through the back door?
Political commentator Neerja Chowdhury believes Sujata’s induction presents both an opportunity and a dilemma
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