Adhiraj Panigrahi, Congress MLA from Khariar in Odisha, resigned from the party, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve. In a letter to state Congress president Sarat Pattnayak, he tendered his resignation without specifying the reason. Sources indicate he may join the ruling BJD ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha and State assembly elections, set to commence in four phases starting May 13.
Odisha Congress MLA Resigns, Likely to Join Ruling BJD Ahead of Elections
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