BJD Suspends Two MLAs and Other Leaders Amid Internal Party Tensions

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) suspended two MLAs, Arvind Mohapatra and Sanatan Mahakud, for alleged anti-party activities ahead of the Rajya Sabha polls. Both leaders denied the charges, with Mohapatra stating he received no prior notice. The suspensions follow party president Naveen Patnaik's recent meetings with legislators amid internal tensions reportedly linked to influence within the party. Additional suspensions of district-level leaders were also announced, alongside appointments of block and nagar presidents across Odisha.