Bhubaneswar, Oct. 17 -- Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief and Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly Naveen Patnaik on Saturday congratulated the party's student wing, Biju Chhatra Janata Dal, for its performance in recent student union elections in Odisha, alleging that the BJP-led state government used money power, muscle power and unfair practices during the polls.

"I congratulate the young leaders of the Biju Chhatra Janata Dal for having done so well in the recent elections, winning more than 60% of the elections in the colleges, and around 50% of the elections in the universities in spite of the BJP state government using money power, muscle power and all unfair practices. I do congratulate all the young people of the Biju Chhatra Janat...