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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
Satyasundar Barik

Veteran MP Bhartruhari Mahtab resigns from primary membership of BJD

Cuttack Member of Parliament Bhartruhari Mahtab on Friday resigned from the primary membership of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) stating that he failed to make course corrections in the regional party, which had deviated from its core values.

Mr. Mahtab’s resignation came a day after a special Odisha court framed charges against him in a case of assaulting a sub-inspector of police in 2011.

“I have sent a letter to Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik stating that with broken heart I am resigning from BJD, with which I was associated since its formation and had my contribution in its growth,” he said, addressing a press conference.

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