The Economic Times

BJD urges Odisha Assembly Speaker to disqualify 8 MLAs for cross-voting in Rajya Sabha elections

The Biju Janata Dal has petitioned the Odisha Assembly Speaker to disqualify eight of its MLAs. These legislators are accused of anti-party activities and defying the party whip during recent Rajya Sabha elections. The BJD argues their actions amount to voluntarily giving up party membership. The Congress has also suspended three MLAs for similar reasons.