BJD Seeks Disqualification of Eight MLAs for Cross-Voting in Rajya Sabha Election
BJD asks Odisha Speaker to disqualify MLAs who cross-voted in Rajya Sabha election
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The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has requested the disqualification of eight MLAs from the Odisha Assembly for voting against the party's directive during the Rajya Sabha election on March 16, 2026. This decision reflects internal party discipline concerns.
- 01BJD demands action against eight MLAs for cross-voting.
- 02The Rajya Sabha election took place on March 16, 2026.
- 03Petitions submitted to Odisha Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy.
- 04The disqualification request aims to uphold party discipline.
- 05The MLAs involved include notable party members.
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On April 27, 2026, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), a regional political party in Odisha, India, approached the Odisha Assembly Speaker, Surama Padhy, demanding the disqualification of eight MLAs for allegedly voting against the party's directive during the Rajya Sabha election held on March 16. The MLAs named in the petitions include Chakramani Kanhar, Naba Kishore Mallick, Souvic Biswal, Subasini Jen, Ramakanta Bhoi, Devi Ranjan Tripathy, Arvind Mohapatra, and Sanatan Mahakud. This move underscores the BJD's commitment to maintaining party discipline and unity ahead of future electoral challenges.
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The disqualification of these MLAs could significantly affect the BJD's strength in the Odisha Assembly and its overall political strategy.
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