Odisha MP Baijayant Panda suspended from BJD on disciplinary grounds

The relations between Panda and party supremo Naveen Patnaik worsened over the past few weeks after Panda accused an IAS officer in the CM's office of indulging in political act

Senior leader of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and four time MP, Baijayant Panda, popularly known as Jay Panda, has been suspended from the party on charges of anti-party activity.

The relations between Panda and party supremo and chief minister Naveen Patnaik had worsened over the past few weeks after Panda accused an IAS officer in the CM’s office of indulging in political activity and controlling the party affairs going beyond the briefs of his service rules.

Panda made the accusation after he faced stiff opposition from a section of BJD workers during his visits to his constituency, Kendrapara in coastal