Naveen Patnaik's call for rejig takes a toll on BJD morale

Reorganisation sees exit of 10 incumbent ministers, some efficient leaders others, non-performers

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) supremo and chief minister Naveen Patnaik struck a subtle balancing act between administration and party organisation by initiating a reshuffle in his ministerial team.
 
The long-awaited reorganisation in the Council was marked by the exit of 10 incumbent ministers -- a mix of efficient leaders and non-performers, at Patnaik's behest. Ministers who resigned to make way for other BJD compatriots are Pradip Amat (finance), Pranab Prakash Das (electronics & IT), Sanjay Dasburma (food supplies & consumer welfare), Pradeep Panigrahi (higher education), Arun Sahoo (law), Pusphpendra Singhdeo (housing & urban development), Sudam Marandi (sports), Debi Prasad