SaralnamaToday: BJD suspends senior leader Prafulla Kumar Mallik for anti-party activities. From 2012: Naveen Patnaik survives coup attempt by adviser Pyarimohan Mohapatra. Until 2024: BJD expels or sidelines several veteran leaders including Baijayant Panda, Damodar Rout, and Pradeep Panigrahy. Many cite dissatisfaction with party functioning and influence of V K Pandian. Next: BJD faces challenge of redefining its role in Opposition after losing power in 2024. Party must balance reasserting control and preparing for comeback. Leaders call for stronger stand against BJP to recover lost ground in Odisha. (Updated 14 Sep 2025, 14:35 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Today: BJD suspends senior leader Prafulla Kumar Mallik for anti-party activities
- From 2012: Naveen Patnaik survives coup attempt by adviser Pyarimohan Mohapatra
- Until 2024: BJD expels or sidelines several veteran leaders including Baijayant Panda, Damodar Rout, and Pradeep Panigrahy