In boost to BJP in Odisha, former Naveen aide joins party
Though three-time MLA Pradeep Panigrahy is facing cases over alleged corruption and cheating, he continues to wield clout in Ganjam, BJD stronghold and Naveen’s bastion
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Though three-time MLA Pradeep Panigrahy is facing cases over alleged corruption and cheating, he continues to wield clout in Ganjam, BJD stronghold and Naveen’s bastion
State BJP president Manmohan Samal met Gopalpur MLA Pradeep Panigrahy, who has been dismissed from BJD, at the latter’s residence in Bhubaneswar. The meeting has fueled speculation that Panigrahy may join the BJP. BJD had removed Panigrahy citing ‘anti-people’ activities and the government had started an inquiry of corruption against him.
Charges framed against Gopalpur MLA Pradeep Panigrahy in a DA case worth Rs 9.18 crore. The vigilance court has framed charges against him and his wife, who is also an accused in the case. Read more about the case and its implications.
Bhubaneswar: Amid speculation that Gopalpur MLA Pradeep Panigrahy, who was expelled from the BJD, may join the BJP, the regional party’s leaders on Sa.
MLA Sudhansu Sekhar Parida also expelled along with Soumya Ranjan Patnaik, both accused of involvement in financial fraud