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Sep 26, 2023 · BJD removes Soumya Ranjan Patnaik, a ruling party MLA and editor of Sambad, from VP post following criticism of state-wide tour by CM's secretary. Patnaik had raised concerns about the tour...
- BJD expels two MLAs including Sambad editor Soumya Ranjan Patnaik
Soumya Ranjan Patnaik was earlier removed from the party’s...
- BJD expels two MLAs including Sambad editor Soumya Ranjan Patnaik
The move comes 10 days after he was removed from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), following a banner of revolt against chief minister Naveen Patnaik and his trusted aide VK Pandian.
Sep 13, 2023 · The BJD on Tuesday removed MLA Soumya Ranjan Patnaik from the post of party's vice-president. The development comes in the backdrop of Soumya's criticism of a bureaucrat over the past few days.
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Sep 12, 2023 · Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal chief Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday removed Khandapada MLA Soumya Ranjan Patnaik from his party’s vice-president post allegedly due to anti-party activities.
Sep 21, 2023 · Soumya Ranjan Patnaik was earlier removed from the party’s vice-president post on September 12. As the editor of Odia daily Sambad, he had written two signed editorials attacking his own party. He had criticised CM’s private secretary VK Pandian for allegedly excercising influence beyond his official position.
Sep 21, 2023 · Ruling BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Thursday expelled two MLAs including Soumya Ranjan Patnaik, also the owner-editor of Odiya daily Sambad, on charges of anti-party activities.
Sep 26, 2023 · Soumya Ranjan Patnaik was earlier removed from the party’s vice-president post on September 12. As the editor of Odia daily Sambad, he had written two signed editorials attacking his own...
