BJP, BJD spar over student union elections in Odisha
India's ruling BJP and regional BJD are at odds over upcoming student union elections in Odisha. Former chief minister Naveen Patnaik accused the BJP-led state government of employing conspiratorial tactics and unfair practices to secure victories. The BJD and its student wing, Biju Chhatra Janata Dal, rejected these claims, insisting on a free and transparent electoral process.