Bhubaneswar, June 9 -- The speculation surrounding the possible entry of Sujata Karthikeyan into the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has triggered a fresh round of political debate and reactions from party leaders in Odisha.

Senior BJD MLA Badri Narayan Patra dismissed the reports as mere speculation, stating that the news about Sujata Karthikeyan joining the party could be unfounded. Questioning the enthusiasm among party workers, he remarked that statements made by a few individuals cannot be taken as confirmation of any such development.

"Statements made by a few individuals cannot be taken as confirmation of any such development. It could be a rumour. The decision depends on the president," said Senior BJD MLA Badri Narayan Patra.

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