Bhubaneswar: The Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Thursday suspended two sitting Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from the party with immediate effect, citing alleged anti-party activities.
The decision was taken by BJD president and former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, who issued an official order announcing the suspensions.
The MLAs suspended from the party are Arvind Mohapatra, the legislator from Patkura constituency in Kendrapara district, and Sanatan Mahakud, the MLA from Champua constituency in Keonjhar district.
According to the party order, the disciplinary action was initiated due to their alleged involvement in activities deemed contrary to party interests.
Arvind Mohapatra is the son of former Odisha minister Bijoy Mohapatra, while Sanatan Mahakud has been representing the Champua Assembly constituency.
The BJD leadership, however, did not elaborate on the specific reasons or incidents that led to the suspension of the two legislators.
