A day after suspending two MLAs, the opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) took action against two senior leaders in Jajpur district for alleged involvement in anti-party activities. The party president and Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, suspended both the party president and vice president of the Jajpur district.
Ganeswar Baral, Vice President of Zilla Parishad in Jajpur District, has been suspended from Biju Janata Dal for engaging in anti-party activities, as stated in an order issued by party vice president Pratap Jena. Another order suspended Nalini Prabha Jena, President of Zilla Parishad in Jajpur District, from the party for similar reasons.
Following the suspension of two MLAs on Thursday, BJD President Naveen Patnaik suspended Arvind Mohapatra and Sanatan Mahakud, both MLAs, for their alleged involvement in anti-party activities. The decision was made known through a statement issued on Thursday.
BJD spokesperson and Media Coordinator Lenin Mohanty emphasized that corrupt traitors are not tolerated by Naveen Patnaik, adding that the suspended MLAs had violated guidelines. He mentioned that the party members in Odisha supported the decision to suspend Mohapatra and Mahakud.
The spokesperson reiterated the expectation for all party members to comply with the party’s constitution and guidelines, emphasizing that the BJD leadership consistently takes strong action against violators. Additionally, senior BJD leader and the party’s chief whip, Pramila Mallik, praised the decision as a step to cleanse the party.
