Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Three BJD Block Chiefs Resign in Bhadrak
Three important leaders from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Bhadrak district have resigned.
They are Manoranjan Ghadei, Urmila Nayak, and Sumati Sethi.
They said they are leaving for personal reasons, but some people think there are bigger problems in the party.
These leaders might join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) soon.
The BJD says their leaders are leaving because of a lack of good leadership in the Bhadrak area.
The BJP says many more leaders might join them in December.
The Congress party thinks the BJD and BJP are working together.
Three BJD block chairpersons in Bhadrak district resigned, citing personal reasons.
Resignations submitted to the district BJD president.
Political observers suggest internal issues and potential mass exodus to BJP.
BJD alleges lack of leadership in Bhadrak Assembly constituency weakened party unity.
BJP claims many more BJD leaders and supporters are expected to join in December.
- Who
- Three block chairpersons of BJD in Bhadrak district: Manoranjan Ghadei, Urmila Nayak, and Sumati Sethi.
- What
- Resignation from BJD and potential joining of BJP.
- When
- Resignations submitted on Saturday, potential BJP joining in the first week of December.
- Where
- Bhadrak district, Odisha, India.
- Why
- Cited personal reasons, but political observers suggest internal issues and dissatisfaction with BJD leadership.
BJD
BJP
Resignation Reasons
BJD
BJD claims resignations are due to personal reasons and lack of leadership in Bhadrak Assembly constituency.
BJP
BJP claims BJD leaders are joining due to dissatisfaction with BJD's leadership and a desire to serve local people better.
- Resigned Block Chairpersons
- Manoranjan Ghadei, Urmila Nayak, Sumati Sethi
- Party Affiliation
- Biju Janata Dal (BJD)
- Resignation Date
- Saturday (before the report)
- Potential New Party
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- Expected Joining Date in BJP
- First week of December
