Delay in party's organisational polls bares feud in Ganjam BJP

THE Ganjam BJP is reportedly dogged with factionalism and the delay in holding its organisational elections in the district has made matters worse for the saffron party.

- SISIR PANIGRAHY @Berhampur

Despite making convincing electoral gains in the district in the 2024 general elections, the party is struggling to share the spoils as party cadres continue to remain loyal to their respective factions.

Sources said before the general elections, a cold war had started in the district BJP between factions led by party loyalists and new entrants. After BJP's thumping win, it was hoped that the infighting would end, but six months down the line, the rift has only widened further in the district.

For its smooth functioning, the BJP divided Ganjam into two organisational districts - Ganjam and Ghumusur. While Ganjam unit covers Chhatrapur, Berhampur, Digapahandi, Chikiti and Gopalpur assembly seats, Ghumusur has Sorada, Hinjili, Polasara, Bhanjanagar, Aska, Khalikote, Kabisuryanagar and Sanakhemundi segments under its jurisdiction.