In a significant political shake-up in Bhadrak district, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) faced a major setback as three block chairpersons resigned from the party on the same day, triggering intense speculation across Odisha’s political landscape.
Banta Block Chairperson Manoranjan Ghadei, Bhadrak Block Chairperson Urmila Nayak, and Bhandaripokhari Block Chairperson Sumati Sethi stepped down from the party’s primary membership. While all three cited personal reasons in their resignation letters, political observers believe the coordinated exit may indicate underlying internal grievances.
According to party insiders, the sequence began with the resignation of Manoranjan Ghadei. His move was soon followed by Urmila Nayak and Sumati Sethi, creating a rapid chain reaction. The departure of three influential grassroots leaders in a single day has reportedly unsettled the BJD and heightened political tensions within the district.
The sudden development has also fuelled speculation that the leaders may be considering joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Although neither side has issued an official statement, discussions are gaining momentum in political circles.
Local communities and political stakeholders are closely monitoring the evolving situation, as the mass resignation could significantly reshape Bhadrak’s political equation in the coming months.
