BJD In Turmoil Over Wakf Bill Vote: Pratap Jena Writes To Party Chief, Seeks Action Against Sasmit Patra
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The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) finds itself amid a political storm following the Wakf Bill vote in the Rajya Sabha. Dr. Sasmit Patra, a BJD MP, supported the bill, sparking dissent within the party ranks.
Bhubaneswar, Apr 5: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) finds itself amid a political storm following the Wakf Bill vote in the Rajya Sabha. Dr. Sasmit Patra, a BJD MP, supported the bill, sparking dissent within the party ranks.
It seems that party leaders are queueing up to lodge complaints with party supremo Naveen Patnaik against Dr Patra for voting in favor of the Waqf Amendment Bill that was passed in Parliament after a long-period debate in Rajya Sabha.
While a senior leader and former Minister wrote to Patnaik yesterday, another senior leader, Pratap Jena, sought a letter to the party supremo today, seeking immediate action.
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✨Expressing discontent, Jena alleged that Patra's actions contradicted the party's stance. He highlighted the growing rift in the party and sought action against Dr. Patra.
This internal discord raises concerns about the party's unity and future direction. With calls for accountability and clarity, the BJD faces a critical moment in its political journey.