BJD joins INDIA bloc's SIR protest, stays away from Odisha bandh

Biju Janata Dal leaders participated in a protest against the Chief Election Commissioner in New Delhi, but insisted the action does not signal an alliance with the opposition INDIA bloc. The party is attempting to maintain a neutral stance while positioning itself strategically between the ruling BJP and its rivals.

Political analysts view BJD's approach as an effort to navigate the complex political landscape while addressing challenges to their influence in Odisha. The party's decision to join the protest while staying away from a proposed Odisha bandh reflects their balancing act in the state.