Archive · 18 Jan 2026
BJD Suspends Arvind Mohapatra Over Anti-Party Conduct
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has suspended Arvind Mohapatra, an MLA from Patkura, for allegedly working against the party.
The BJD claims they have been monitoring his activities for 22 months and found that he has been acting against the party's interests.
They say he has been replacing BJD workers with his own supporters and not using the party symbol or the photograph of the party president, Naveen Patnaik, at public events.
Arvind Mohapatra denies these allegations and says the party should present all charges in writing.
He also wants to meet with Naveen Patnaik to explain his side of the story.
BJD suspended Arvind Mohapatra for alleged anti-party activities after 22 months of monitoring.
Party claims Mohapatra worked against BJD, replaced party workers, and avoided party symbols.
BJD leadership compares Mohapatra's actions to past betrayals by his father, Bijoy Mohapatra.
Mohapatra denies allegations, demands written charges, and seeks a meeting with Naveen Patnaik.
BJD leaders allege Mohapatra undermined the organization and betrayed the trust of Patkura's people.
- Who
- Arvind Mohapatra, a BJD MLA from Patkura, and the BJD party leadership
- What
- Suspension of Arvind Mohapatra from the BJD over alleged anti-party activities
- When
- The suspension was announced on Sunday, following 22 months of monitoring
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
- Why
- Allegations of breach of party discipline, working against the BJD, and replacing party workers with loyalists
- Party
- Biju Janata Dal (BJD)
- Suspended Member
- Arvind Mohapatra
- Duration of Monitoring
- 22 months
- Alleged Misconduct
- Breach of party discipline, working against BJD, replacing party workers
- Response from Mohapatra
- Denied allegations, seeks written charges, wants to meet Naveen Patnaik