
In spite of its attempts to whip up public sentiments over Kandhamal, the BJP is not sure of its impact. Though the Sangh Parivar is well-networked in the state through its subsidiary organisations like the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Vanavasi Kalyan Ashrams, the BJP ministers have zero credibility among the people as well as the cadres as the party.
Despite all his failings and lack of administrative abilities, Naveen has a far better image than any BJP leader of Orissa, which the party finding hard to ignore.