Bhubaneswar, June 3 -- BJP MP Pradeep Purohit made a strong political statement on Wednesday regarding the future of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha, claiming that several senior leaders of the regional party were in contact with the BJP's top leadership.

The BJP parliamentarian asserted that Odisha could witness a major political development in the coming days, hinting at possible defections from the Opposition camp.

According to Purohit, the BJD is facing internal instability following its loss of power in the 2024 Odisha Assembly elections. He alleged that many influential leaders within the party no longer feel secure about their political future and are exploring alternative options.

Using a metaphor to describe the situation, the...