Archive · 29 May 2025
BJD Chairperson Loses No-Confidence Vote in Mahakalapada Block
The leader of the BJD party in Mahakalapada block, Kalpana Rout, was voted out of her position.
Members of the local government voted on whether to remove her from her role.
49 people voted to remove her, while 13 did not vote.
The BJD leader said that members of the BJP party convinced people to vote against her.
The BJP party stated they are expecting to take over the position.
This change could impact how the area is developed.
Kalpana Rout, the BJD chairperson, lost a no-confidence motion.
49 members voted against her, and 13 abstained.
The motion was held at the block office.
The tehsildar of Mahakalapada, Shiba Mallick, chaired the vote.
Kalpana Rout blamed BJP leaders for her defeat.
- Who
- Kalpana Rout (BJD chairperson) and members of the panchayat body
- What
- No-confidence motion against the BJD chairperson
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Mahakalapada block, Kendrapada district
- Why
- Not explicitly stated in the articles, though opposing parties claim it was for ulterior motives
BJD's Perspective
BJP's Stance
Reasons for the Outcome
BJD's Perspective
Kalpana Rout claims BJP leaders lured members to vote against her.
BJP's Stance
BJP claims BJD is losing support and they will elect a BJP leader.
- Location
- Kendrapada District
- Chairperson
- Kalpana Rout
- Political Party of Chairperson
- BJD
- Voting Results
- 49 voted against, 13 abstained
- Total Panchayat Body Members
- 62