Archive · 17 Jan 2026
BJD Suspends MLAs Amid Conspiracy Claims
In Odisha, India, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) party leader Naveen Patnaik has suspended two of his party's members, Arvind Mohapatra and Sanatan Mahakud, for what he calls anti-party activities.
The party spokesperson claimed that the two MLAs were part of a conspiracy to weaken the BJD, backed by Bijoy Mohapatra, Arvind's father and a former BJD leader.
The spokesperson defended the action, stating it was based on months of careful consideration and concrete evidence.
Arvind Mohapatra denied the allegations, stating they are baseless and his father has no involvement with the BJD.
The BJD's move seems to be a way to stop other party members from joining Bijoy.
There's also some worry about the upcoming elections for the Rajya Sabha, where the BJP might win more seats than the BJD.
It's all very political and a bit complicated, but it shows that there's some big changes happening in Odisha's politics.
BJD president Naveen Patnaik suspends MLAs Arvind Mohapatra and Sanatan Mahakud for alleged anti-party activities and conspiracy to weaken the party.
BJD spokesperson claims the suspension was based on months of careful consideration and concrete evidence.
Arvind Mohapatra denies the allegations, stating they are baseless and his father has no involvement with the BJD.
Speculation grows that Bijoy Mohapatra, Arvind's father and a veteran politician, may form a new regional party.
The BJD's assembly strength is now at its lowest since 2000, with 48 members.
- Who
- BJD president Naveen Patnaik, MLAs Arvind Mohapatra and Sanatan Mahakud, veteran leader Bijoy Mohapatra
- What
- Suspension of two BJD MLAs amid conspiracy allegations
- When
- Recent suspension ahead of Rajya Sabha elections
- Where
- Odisha, India
- Why
- Alleged anti-party activities and conspiracy to weaken the BJD
BJD Leadership
Suspended MLAs
Conspiracy Allegations
BJD Leadership
MLAs Arvind Mohapatra and Sanatan Mahakud were part of a conspiracy to weaken the BJD, backed by Bijoy Mohapatra.
Suspended MLAs
Arvind Mohapatra denies the allegations, stating they are baseless and his father has no involvement with the BJD.
- MLAs Suspended
- Arvind Mohapatra, Sanatan Mahakud
- BJD Assembly Strength
- 48 (lowest ever)
- Rajya Sabha Seats
- 4 (BJP likely to secure 2, BJD 1, 1 undecided)
- Bijoy Mohapatra's Last Election
- 2004 (lost)
- Bijoy's Political Parties
- BJD, OGP, NCP, BJP
- Action Justification
- Months of careful consideration and feedback from grassroots workers