Debashish Samantaray third RS MP to quit BJD, likely to join BJP

BJD MP Debashish Samantaray has resigned from the Rajya Sabha and his party. He cited being sidelined and blamed VK Pandian for the BJD's electoral defeat. Samantaray announced plans to join the BJP soon, seeking respect and a national platform. This follows similar exits by other BJD Rajya Sabha members who joined the BJP.