While the BJP has been on an offensive to replace the Congress Party as the main Opposition party in the state, the BJD is falling into the trap by resorting to violence and use of force. That could backfire in the run up to panchayat polls and help the BJP emerge stronger in Odisha’s political scenario under Dharmendra Pradhan.
Why BJD is rattled today? Why they are fast adopting the Congress style of retaliation. As BJP has adopted democratic ways of protest, the BJD must counter them politically. The act of hooliganism will dent their image further and allow BJP gain public sympathy. Odisha has been a peaceful state. And, any party or organisation, which acts against this principle, would draw the ire of common people.