BJD Suspends Six Party MLAs For Cross-Voting In RS Polls In Odisha
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Saturday suspended six of its MLAs for alleged anti-party activities, including cross-voting in the recent Rajya Sabha elections.
In an official statement, the party said the action was taken following the issuance of show-cause notices by the Chief Whip, examination of the legislators' replies by the party's Disciplinary Committee, and a final decision by the Political Affairs Committee (PAC).
"The MLAs have been suspended with immediate effect for their involvement in anti-party activities, including cross-voting in the Rajya Sabha election, in violation of the core principles of the party's constitution, which mandates absolute adherence to collective decisions," a statement by the BJD chief Naveen Patnaik said.
