Bhubaneswar, June 24 -- A high-level meeting of senior BJD leaders was held at Naveen Niwas on Wednesday. This development triggered intense speculation within the state's political corridors regarding the entry of former bureaucrat Sujata Kartikeyan into the party.

Several heavyweight leaders, including Opposition Chief Whip Pramila Mallik, Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak, and Pratap Jena participated in the closed-door session.

Despite widespread reports, senior BJD leaders publically downplayed the speculation immediately following the meeting. They maintained that the agenda was strictly restricted to organizational and administrative reviews.

"The meeting was held regarding SIR work. No discussions related to Sujata's joining in the party ...