Rayagada Municipality in Turmoil as BJD Faces Internal Rebellion Over Deputy Chairperson Post
Rayagada — A political storm has erupted in Rayagada Municipality as the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) scrambles to retain control over the Deputy Chairperson post amid a brewing rebellion.
With a no-confidence vote scheduled for tomorrow, party supremo Naveen Patnaik has issued a stern directive to all BJD councillors, instructing them to oppose the motion or face disciplinary action.
Senior leader Jagannath Saraka has been tasked with delivering official notices to ensure compliance with the party whip.
However, the situation escalated dramatically as 19 elected BJD councillors reportedly went missing, triggering speculation of internal dissent.
Sources close to Bhaskar Rao suggest he is backing the absentees, intensifying factional tensions within the party.
The Deputy Chairperson post has now become a flashpoint for intra-party conflict, with the leadership fearing a potential loss that could ripple across the region.
Patnaik’s intervention underscores the strategic importance of maintaining political control in Rayagada, a key municipality in southern Odisha.
As the countdown to the vote begins, all eyes are on Rayagada to see whether the BJD can weather this storm or if the rebellion will reshape the local political landscape.
