Senior BJD Leader Mamata Mohanta's Switch to BJP Sparks Political Uproar

Senior BJD leader Mamata Mohanta has joined the BJP after resigning from her Rajya Sabha membership, triggering sharp criticism from the Congress. The move is seen as exposing BJP's tactics with regional parties. BJD chief Naveen Patnaik may be anticipating more defections from his party.

Senior BJD leader Mamata Mohanta's recent defection to the BJP has ignited a political storm, with Congress accusing the BJP of manipulating regional parties for its gain.

Jairam Ramesh, Congress general secretary in-charge of communications, highlighted the longstanding covert alliance between BJD and BJP, emphasizing that both parties acted like allies while posing as rivals.

The defection not only reduces BJD's Rajya Sabha strength to eight but also raises questions about future stability under Naveen Patnaik's leadership.

(With inputs from agencies.)