Archive · 21 Aug 2025
BJD's Pravat Resigns Before No-Confidence Vote
Pravat, a leader in Jajpur, quit his job as the head of the Dharmasala block.
He quit right before people were going to vote to remove him from the job.
He said he left for personal reasons, but it looks like there was a fight happening between local leaders.
A lot of people in the area wanted him to leave, and it looks like he knew he was going to lose the vote.
He was in charge twice before, in 2017 and 2022.
Pravat Kumar Balabantaray resigned as Dharmasala block chairperson.
The resignation occurred two days before a no-confidence vote.
38 members had submitted a no-confidence motion on August 11.
Pravat cited personal reasons for his resignation.
The move is seen as a power struggle between Dharmasala MLA and the former MLA.
- Who
- Pravat Kumar Balabantaray, the block chairperson.
- What
- Pravat Kumar Balabantaray resigned as Dharmasala block chairperson.
- When
- The resignation occurred on Wednesday.
- Where
- Dharmasala block in Jajpur district.
- Why
- Pravat cited personal reasons and to ensure the safety of representatives; the move is seen as a power struggle.
Pravat's Stance
Dharmasala MLA's Perspective
Reason for Resignation
Pravat's Stance
He resigned citing personal reasons and for the safety of the representatives.
Dharmasala MLA's Perspective
The resignation was due to the impending no-confidence vote and the power struggle.
- Position
- Chairperson of Dharmasala block
- Resigned
- Wednesday
- Reason Given
- Personal reasons
- No-confidence motion
- Scheduled for August 22
- Previous Terms
- 2017, 2022