BJD’s Flip on ‘One Nation One Election’: From Cheerleader to Cautious Critic—Is Democracy on the Ropes?
Naveen Patnaik’s Biju Janata Dal (BJD), which previously supported the “One Nation One Election” proposal, has changed its stance, echoing concerns from the Opposition. The party is questioning the details of the plan adopted by the Union Cabinet, worried about potential issues like hung assemblies and constitutional crises. BJD MP Sasmit Patra emphasized the need ...
