My Biju Patnaik vs your Biju Patnaik: On his death anniversary, a competition to claim legacy
Indian Express·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Nearly 29 years after former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik's death, political factions held competing commemorative events Friday. BJD President Naveen Patnaik criticized sidelined leaders organizing parallel gatherings, asserting the party represents his father's true legacy. The divide emerged following Dilip Ray's Rajya Sabha victory with support from eight dissenting BJD MLAs, highlighting internal party tensions.
Key Entities
Biju PatnaikNaveen PatnaikBiju Janata Dal (BJD)Dilip RayOdishaRajya Sabha