'I am not qualified to sit there': Jayanarayan Mishra expresses dissatisfaction at BJP's key meeting

BJP leader Jayanarayan Mishra sparked attention during a meeting in Burla when he chose not to sit on the stage, stating he wasn't "qualified" for it, despite invitations from fellow party members. His decision raised questions about his role in the party.

'I am not qualified to sit there': Jayanarayan Mishra expresses dissatisfaction at BJP's key meeting

Jayanarayan Mishra sitting in the key meeting

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During a key meeting of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held in Burla in Sambalpur district on Sunday, a notable moment occurred when senior BJP leader and local MLA Jayanarayan Mishra opted against joining the stage designated for high-ranking invitees.

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Instead, legislator Mishra chose to sit among others in the rows at the backside. Despite being invited by fellow party members and MLAs to take his place on the stage, Mishra remained in his chosen seat till the end of the key meeting.

Sambalpur MLA Mishra vents his dissatisfaction

When approached by journalists regarding his decision, Mishra instantly remarked, “I am not qualified to sit there.” Asked about whether he felt overlooked by his party, he retorted, “Why would anyone in my party neglect me?”

“You (media) should ask such questions to the leaders instead. Why are you asking to small persons like me?” Jayanarayan Mishra questioned the media persons.

When told that he is a senior leader of the party, MLA Mishra replied, “What value does seniority have? What happened if I sat at the backside? Tanka (Jharsuguda MLA Tankadhar Tripathy) and Irasis (Bhatli MLA Irasis Acharya), including several other legislators were also sitting nearby me,” Jayanarayan Mishra stated.

“Seats on the stage were meant for BJP state president, general secretaries, and ministers alone. I am none of them. What was the need of me sitting on the dais?” Mishra added.

Odisha BJP chief refrains to comment

BJP's state unit president, Manmohan Samal, refrained from addressing questions about Mishra’s seating choice. Instead, Samal diverted the focus to ongoing preparations for the upcoming visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to Sambalpur on March 22.

Odisha BJP chief Samal confirmed that all MLAs, especially those from Sambalpur district, were collaborating to ensure the event’s success.

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The key meeting, attended by several state and district-level BJP leaders along with MLAs from Sambalpur and neighbouring districts, was primarily convened to strategise for Amit Shah’s visit scheduled on March 22.

Reported By: Dharmadutta

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