TNI Editorial: Jharsuguda’s political landscape is increasingly being shaped by internal rivalries rather than opposition battles. Odisha Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari facing protests from within the BJP during his temple visit has intensified speculation about growing factionalism, with fingers pointing towards local power centres.

Across the aisle, the BJD is grappling with its own internal contest, as former MLA Alaka Mohanty’s outreach to Naveen Patnaik underscores the widening rift with the Dipali Das camp.

These parallel developments expose organisational cracks in both parties. If left unresolved, internal dissension, not electoral opponents, could become the biggest determinant of Jharsuguda and Brajarajnagar’s political future.