NEW DELHI: Former MLAs Priyadarshi Mishra and Akash Das Nayak have parted ways with Odisha’s ruling Biju Janta Dal (BJD), marking another significant departure from the party.
After much speculation, Mishra, who is the son-in-law of ex-Bhubaneswar MP Prasanna Patasani has joined the BJP. Meanwhile, actor Akash Das Nayak’s next course of action is not known yet.
This move comes amid many leaders exiting the BJD ahead of the 2024 polls.Priyadarshi Mishra, a former BJD MLA and Akash Das Nayak are the latest members of the party to tender their resignation from the party.
Citing long-standing neglect within the organisation, former MLA Priyadarshi Mishra in a letter addressed to BJD supremo and chief minister Naveen Patnaik said, “I started my political career from my student days with late Biju Patnaik, the legendary political figure of the State. I have given my sincere service to the people and the party for more than three decades. Due to continuous neglect in the party, I am resigning from the primary membership of the party.”
Earlier former MLA and BJD leader Dambaru Sisha had resigned from the primary membership of the party.
In his letter to BJD president, Naveen Patnaik, Sisha said that he wants a fresh start to meet the aspirations of people and workers.
( with input from agencies)
After much speculation, Mishra, who is the son-in-law of ex-Bhubaneswar MP Prasanna Patasani has joined the BJP. Meanwhile, actor Akash Das Nayak’s next course of action is not known yet.
This move comes amid many leaders exiting the BJD ahead of the 2024 polls.Priyadarshi Mishra, a former BJD MLA and Akash Das Nayak are the latest members of the party to tender their resignation from the party.
Citing long-standing neglect within the organisation, former MLA Priyadarshi Mishra in a letter addressed to BJD supremo and chief minister Naveen Patnaik said, “I started my political career from my student days with late Biju Patnaik, the legendary political figure of the State. I have given my sincere service to the people and the party for more than three decades. Due to continuous neglect in the party, I am resigning from the primary membership of the party.”
Earlier former MLA and BJD leader Dambaru Sisha had resigned from the primary membership of the party.
In his letter to BJD president, Naveen Patnaik, Sisha said that he wants a fresh start to meet the aspirations of people and workers.
( with input from agencies)
