‘Telangana may force BJD, BJP to reset strategies’

Telangana election results serve as a wake-up call for BJD and BJP. The perceived closeness between BJD and BJP may not augur well for the ruling party. Telangana's experience shows how bonhomie between BJP and BRS benefited Congress. BJD and BJP need to rework their strategy to be perceived by the electorate. Anti-incumbency votes in Telangana may prompt BJD to reassess its strategies. Odisha's 'anti-incumbency proof' development under Naveen is different from Telangana. BJP needs to change perception and improve grassroots presence in Odisha.