KalingaTV News Network
The development came soon after former Bijepur MLA and BJD leader Ashok Panigrahi joined BJP at a special function in Barapalli in the presence of two Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Jual Oram on Sunday.
Speaking to Kalinga TV, Sahu said, “I have offered to resign as Bargarh District BJP President, but will work as the primary member of the party in the days ahead.”
Notably, Sahu and other Mandal Presidents did not participate in yesterday’s programme at Barapali.
Panigrahi had quit BJD after the ruling party named MLA Subal Sahu’s widow, Rita Sahu, as the candidate for upcoming Bijepur by-poll.