Rift Within Odisha BJP?

Nearly 17 MLAs have gathered in the bustling corridors of power in Delhi, seeking audiences with key party leaders, including those overseeing the party's operations. Their demand is clear, a change in leadership at the helm of the state. According to insiders, these elected representatives are voicing their concerns that the administration has been essentially commandeered by bureaucrats, a situation they attribute to Chief Minister Manjhi's inexperience in navigating the complexities of governance sources says.

Frustrated and desperate for change, the MLAs are advocating for the promotion of the deputy CM, believing him to be a seasoned leader capable of providing the necessary guidance to streamline bureaucratic processes. Despite their persistent efforts, they have returned from their meetings with little more than vague promises, each time they are reassured that their grievances will be addressed once a new party president is appointed source says. However, the MLAs express their growing impatience, having discussed these same issues on three separate occasions, only to see no tangible actions taken. They question how their party can effectively manage state affairs when they are unable to resolve leadership questions within their own ranks. The uncertainty looms large, highlighting a critical moment for the BJP in Odisha as internal conflicts threaten to undermine their stability and effectiveness source says.