The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has announced the appointment of six new district presidents in a strategic move to strengthen its organisational structure ahead of the upcoming elections.
The reshuffle is expected to enhance the party’s grassroots presence and mobilisation efforts.
The newly appointed district presidents include:
- Ashok Panda (Bhubaneswar)
- Rohit Pujari (Sambalpur)
- Saroj Meher (Balangir)
- Pradyumna Tripathi (Rourkela)
- Ashish Chakrabarti (Keonjhar)
Party insiders suggest that these appointments are aimed at reinforcing leadership in key regions and ensuring better coordination at the district level.
BJD leaders have expressed confidence that the new appointments will bring fresh energy to the party’s campaign efforts. With elections approaching, the party is focusing on strengthening its organisational framework to maintain its political stronghold in Odisha.