Debashish Samantaray's Political Shift: From BJD to BJP

Debashish Samantaray has resigned from his position as BJD Rajya Sabha MP, also quitting the party to join the BJP. His resignation, accepted by Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan, vacates his seat. Samantaray cited feeling 'systematically belittled' in BJD. The announcement follows finalised talks with BJP leaders.

Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan has accepted the resignation of Debashish Samantaray, a prominent BJD Rajya Sabha MP, marking a significant political shift.

Earlier on, Samantaray tendered his resignation from both the BJD and the Rajya Sabha, citing feelings of being 'systematically belittled' within the party. Samantaray plans to join the BJP after finalising discussions with its leadership.

His exit creates a vacant parliamentary seat in Odisha. Political insiders report Odisha's Chief Minister and BJP state president are in New Delhi, hinting at Samantaray's imminent BJP induction.