- Following his return to Bhubaneswar from New Delhi, Samal clarified that any decision regarding a coalition with the BJD rests solely with the national BJP leadership.
- In a series of puzzling reversals regarding potential discussions with the BJD, Manmohan Samal, has once again adjusted his stance, citing media speculation as the cause.
- Despite his assertions, both the BJP’s national leadership and the BJD have remained conspicuously silent on the matter.
- In his latest statement, Samal reaffirmed the BJP’s commitment to contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha alone, expressing confidence in forming the next government.
- Samal’s oscillations on the issue have generated confusion and raised questions about the internal dynamics within the BJP and its strategy for the forthcoming elections in Odisha.
In a series of puzzling reversals regarding potential discussions with the BJD, Manmohan Samal, the BJP state unit president, has once again adjusted his stance, citing media speculation as the cause. Following his return to Bhubaneswar from New Delhi, Samal clarified that any decision regarding a coalition with the BJD rests solely with the national BJP leadership.
Speaking from the BJP party office in Bhubaneswar, Samal distanced himself from his earlier statements and criticized the media for distorting his views. He stressed that deliberations on a possible coalition with the BJD would be determined by the national leadership, while local party members could only contribute to the election strategy in Odisha.
Samal’s statements have undergone significant fluctuations over the past few days. Initially, he categorically ruled out any possibility of a coalition with the BJD, then hinted at ongoing discussions, only to revert to the stance of advocating for independent election campaigns. Despite his assertions, both the BJP’s national leadership and the BJD have remained conspicuously silent on the matter.
In his latest statement, Samal reaffirmed the BJP’s commitment to contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha alone, expressing confidence in forming the next government with the support of the people of Odisha. However, the absence of official statements from the top leadership of both parties leaves the situation in a state of ambiguity.
Samal’s oscillations on the issue have generated confusion and raised questions about the internal dynamics within the BJP and its strategy for the forthcoming elections in Odisha. The lack of clarity from the party’s national leadership and the BJD adds to the uncertainty surrounding the potential alliance, leaving observers and party members alike eagerly awaiting official announcements.
While Samal’s assertions may provide some insight into the BJP’s current thinking at the state level, the final decision and direction of the party’s electoral strategy in Odisha remain subject to the decisions made by the central leadership. As the political landscape continues to evolve, the public and political analysts alike will closely monitor developments to discern the eventual course of action taken by both the BJP and the BJD in the lead-up to the elections.
(With inputs from agencies)
