BJD's Disciplinary Wave: Naveen Patnaik Makes Strategic Moves

BJD President Naveen Patnaik suspended Nalini Prabha Jena and Ganeswar Baral for anti-party activities. This follows prior suspensions of MLAs Arvind Mohapatra and Sanatan Mahakud. The party also announced leadership in all 24 organizational districts, emphasizing party discipline and structure.

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) party, under the leadership of President Naveen Patnaik, has opted for decisive disciplinary actions against leaders allegedly involved in anti-party activities. Patnaik suspended two key figures, Nalini Prabha Jena and Ganeswar Baral, sending a strong message about the importance of unity and discipline within the party ranks.

This move comes shortly after the suspension of MLAs Arvind Mohapatra and Sanatan Mahakud, who were also accused of unsanctioned activities against the party. These disciplinary measures follow a series of meetings that Patnaik conducted with party MLAs starting on January 12, during which he has met with 29 legislators.

In a related development, Patnaik announced leadership appointments for 126 block presidents and 41 nagar presidents across 15 organizational districts, completing the party's leadership structure in all 24 organizational districts. This underscores the party's focus on structure and leadership amid current political dynamics.

(With inputs from agencies.)