Bhubaneswar, Dec. 26 -- Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Friday firmly rejected speculation about divisions within his party, asserting that the BJD 'exists and will continue to exist for 100 years' as the political voice of the people of Odisha.

Speaking at the party's foundation day programme in Bhubaneswar, Patnaik delivered a strong message of organisational unity while simultaneously launching a sharp critique of the BJP-led government in the state.

Marking its 29th foundation day, the BJD held celebrations amid internal churn and public speculation over leadership and organisational direction following the party's loss of power.

Addressing party leaders and workers, Patnaik said repeated ...