Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday slammed the BJP government in the state over the alleged gang rape near Maa Baliharachandi temple in Puri District, saying that it is heart-rending to witness "horrifying patterns of violence against women reported across Odisha".
"Prafulla Kimar Mallik, Ex MLA Kamakhyanagar, District Dhenkanal is hereby suspended from Biju Janata Dal for his involvement in antiparty activities with immediate effect," read an order issued by the party.
Jena argued that the BJD helped NDA candidate CP Radhakrishnan in securing victory for the post of Vice President by not participating in the voting process.
Addressing reporters in the national capital, Patra said, "Biju Janata Dal has decided to abstain from the vice presidential elections tomorrow. The Biju Janata Dal remains equidistant from both the NDA and INDIA alliances. We are focused on the development and welfare of Odisha and 4.5 cror
Biju Janata Dal Vice President Debi Prasad Mishra, while addressing the issue of the 130th Amendment Bill, said that the Opposition has been very critical about the issue and that the JPC is the "appropriate" body to deliberate on the matter.
Patnaik, who was admitted to SUM Ultimate Medicare, Bhubaneshwar, on Sunday (August 17), returned to his residence, Naveen Niwas, where he is expected to rest and recover. Former 5T Chairman and ex-BJD leader V K Pandian accompanied him on his way home.
The BJD Chief was admitted to SUM Ultimate Medicare, Bhubaneswar, on Sunday, owing to dehydration. After his discharge, Patnaik returned to his residence, Naveen Niwas, where he is expected to rest and recover.
Biju Janta Dal (BJD) leader Arun Sahoo said Former Odisha Chief Minister and BJD chief Naveen Patnaik has been hospitalised due to dehydration, but his condition is now stable.