Dama Rout hints at simmering revolt in BJD

Bhubaneswar: A few hours after MP Baijayant Panda was suspended from the primary membership of ruling BJD, party senior leader and former Minister Damodar Rout on Wednesday hinted at growing resentment within the party.

Speaking on the sidelines of a function in Puri, Rout cited the example of Buxi Jagabandhu's rebellion against Britishers and hinted at a simmering revolt within BJD.

He stated, "When the Britishers came to India, the revolt did not start all of a sudden. It took some time to turn into a rebellion."

The former Minister further said, "Explosives have not been ready yet. Once explosion takes place who will be affected in what way will be known in coming days." However, he did not clarify which explosives he is referring to.

On MP Baijayant Panda's suspension from BJD, Rout replied that the decision of the party chief is final. Meanwhile, Rout's recent statement has created a flutter in the State party politics.

When asked about Kunduli suicide, Rout stated no one can deny the fact that the minor girl was gang raped and had demanded immediate arrest of the culprit.