Naveen Patnaik’s BJD Expels MLA for ‘Anti-People Activities’

Dismissing the allegations against him, the MLA said, “The BJD should clarify what anti-people activity is”

The Naveen Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Sunday, 29 November, expelled Gopalpur MLA and former Minister Pradeep Panigrahi from the primary membership of the party for ‘anti-people activities’.

“Dr. Pradeep Panigrahi, MLA Gopalpur is expelled from the primary membership of the party with immediate effect for his anti-people activities.”

BJD statement