4 days ago

BJD Alleges Growing BJP Rift After Jual Oram Remarks

The Biju Janata Dal said there are growing disagreements inside the Bharatiya Janata Party in Odisha.

It made this claim after a video involving Union Minister Jual Oram spread online.

In the video, Oram reportedly said he would take strong action against people trying to damage his reputation.

The BJD said this language was not suitable for a public representative.

It also questioned why a minister would feel unsafe if the state’s law-and-order situation was good.

The party mentioned weapons found at the Circuit House in Rourkela.

Police arrested Prakash Pashwan in connection with that case.

The BJD said these events suggested deeper differences within the Odisha BJP.

Key facts

Allegation: The BJD said factionalism within Odisha’s ruling BJP had intensified.
Speaker: BJD spokesperson and media coordinator Dr Lenin Mohanty.
Video subject: Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram.
Reported warning: Oram allegedly warned of strong action against those trying to defame him, including saying he would tear off and throw away their hands.
Law-and-order concern: The BJD questioned whether ordinary citizens were safe if a Union minister felt insecure.
Rourkela case: Arms and ammunition were seized from the Circuit House in Rourkela.
Arrest: Prakash Pashwan was arrested; Mohanty identified him as Oram’s representative and an Odisha BJP Yuva Morcha secretary.

thestatesman.com · 4 days ago