No tie-up, BJP & BJD to contest polls separately

"Our concerns are on issues relating to pride, dignity and welfare of (Odiya) people. We are unable to agree with the state govt," state BJP chief Manmohan Samal posted, putting an end to seat-sharing negotiations. BJD general secretary (organisation) Pranab Prakash Das too announced the party's plan to fight alone on social media but he refrained from criticising BJP.