Setback for BJD: Another block chairperson in Bhadrak resigns

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) suffered yet another setback as Basudevpur block chairperson tendered his resignation on Monday. 

As per reports, Nagendra Prasad Biswal resigned from the party’s primary membership, citing personal reasons in his resignation letter sent to the district president. 

Earlier on Saturday, three other block chairpersons from Bhadrak district had stepped down. Bant block chairman Manoranjan Ghadei, Bhadrak block chairperson Urmila Nayak, and Bhandaripokhari block chairperson Sumati Sethi had resigned from the BJD, each citing personal reasons.

The development has intensified speculation about their possible entry into the BJP, especially after Odisha BJP president Manmohan Samal dropped a strong hint on the matter.

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Samal revealed a few days ago that the block chairpersons had met him and expressed the intention to quit the BJD. 

He further stated that they don’t break any party and those who want to join the BJP are welcome. Anyone who can be an asset to the party is being included.