Exit Poll Impact In Odisha: Why Is BJD So Enthused ?

Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD), the main opposition party in Odisha, appears to be quite enthusiastic after exit polls gave an edge to the Congress in Haryana and predicted that the Congress-National Conference alliance may be ahead in Jammu and Kashmir. While the poll results will be declared only on Tuesday, BJD seems to be enthused over the exit poll projections. Many feel that BJD is getting tilted towards INDI Alliance as some leaders have started praising the combine and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Senior BJD leader Debashish Samantaray has stated that INDI Alliance is getting stronger Congress will form government in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir. He further said that Congress will also put up a good show in next elections in Jharkhand and Maharashtra as the popularity of Rahul Gandhi is increasing. However, he clarified that their party will make the decision on whether BJD will join the alliance or not. His statement has sparked speculations about BJD moving towards INDI Alliance.