Jayant Panda could become a catalyst for big political churning in Odisha

Suspending Jay Panda from BJD may hurt Naveen Patnaik's prospects in 2019 Assembly polls

For the BJP, with whom the BJD’s Lok Sabha MP from Kendrapara enjoys a cosy relationship, the political scenario is pregnant with great possibilities.

Differences with CM Naveen Patnaik aside, 'anti-party activities' have been cited for the disciplinary action, with rival BJP making inroads in the eastern state.

Naveen Pattanaik

Suspending Jay Panda from BJD may hurt Naveen Patnaik's prospects in 2019 Assembly polls

BJD suspending Jay Panda exposes rifts within Odisha's ruling party