Bhubaneswar: In a major political development, Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray has resigned from the primary membership of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) today.
In his resignation letter addressed to BJD President Naveen Patnaik, Samantaray cited systematic humiliation and marginalization within the party as the primary reason for his decision.
“I have always dedicated myself to the interest of the party and have, over the years, worked for the party with utmost conviction and commitment. However, I feel that, of late, I have been systematically belittled in the party and that the party does not require my services. Therefore, I have taken this hard decision in public interest and request you to accept my resignation”, read his letter.
While submitting his resignation, Samantaray expressed gratitude to Naveen Patnaik for nominating him to the Rajya Sabha. He said he was always indebted to Patnaik for giving him the opportunity to serve the people of undivided Cuttack district and raise Odisha’s issues at the national level.
Debashish Samantaray was elected to the Rajya Sabha and had been associated with the BJD for several years. His sudden resignation is expected to create ripples in Odisha’s political circles.
Further details regarding his future political plans are awaited.
