BJD Expels Rajya Sabha MP Sujeet Kumar for Anti-Party Activities

The BJD expelled its Rajya Sabha MP Sujeet Kumar for anti-party activities following his resignation from Parliament. Kumar's decision was considered a letdown to the party and the people of Kalahandi. Kumar expressed gratitude for his tenure, a month after Mamata Mohanta's resignation and BJP membership.

The BJD on Friday expelled its Rajya Sabha MP Sujeet Kumar for anti-party activities shortly after he submitted his resignation from the Upper House of Parliament. The opposition party stated that Kumar has "let down the party" that had facilitated his position in the Rajya Sabha.

In an order, BJD president and former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik emphasized that Kumar also disappointed the aspirations of the people of Kalahandi.

In his resignation letter to the Rajya Sabha chairman, Kumar said the decision was made "consciously" and expressed his gratitude for the opportunities provided to him to address public issues and advocate for Odisha during his tenure. This event comes a month after Kudumi community leader Mamata Mohanta resigned from the Rajya Sabha and the BJD before joining the BJP.

(With inputs from agencies.)