The Odisha BJP had earlier sought Pitroda’s dismissal saying he acted as a middleman between CM Naveen Patnaik and Gandhi family, the charge rejected by the BJD as well as Pitroda.
Meanwhile, CM Naveen Patnaik has accepted Pitroda’s resignation and thanked him for his valuable contribution towards the development of IT industry in Odisha.
The BJP has welcomed the development, but took a dig at Naveen, saying Pitroda dumped BJD for Congress.