New Delhi, March 29 -- Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra on Sunday strongly condemned remarks made by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey against former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik, calling them "extremely disgraceful and false."

Speaking to ANI, Patra rejected the allegations and described Dubey's references linking Biju Patnaik to Jawaharlal Nehru, the United States and other entities as "highly unfortunate." He instead pointed to Patnaik's role in key moments of history, including his support during World War II and his contribution during the 1947 conflict in Kashmir.

"I strongly condemn the extremely disgraceful and false statements made by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, regarding Shri Biju Patnaik. I refute his statements. The references h...