BHUBANESWAR: Day after removing him from the cupboard, BJD president and chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday got rid of Damodar Rout as vp of the Biju Janata Dal.
"The president of BJD has been pleased to relieve Damodar Rout from the post of vice president, BJD as well as from the post of observer of Dhenkanal district with immediate effect," BJD vp and minister Usha Devi stated in a press unencumber.
Naveen on Friday pushed aside the 75-year old chief from the cupboard for his derogatory remarks towards Brahmin group at a cultural function in Malkangiri on December 18.
Naveen's sudden and surprising move towards Damodar has taken many by means of surprise within the birthday party. "Naveen might want to send a signal that the party is still under his control. Action against Damodar can also be considered as a warning call for other leaders who have been trying to embarrass the leadership through media statement or social media posts," observed an analyst.
While all eyes had been on Damodar's subsequent plan of action after his ouster from the cupboard, the veteran chief stored the cardboard close to his chest. The seven-time MLA spent the day with his supporters and well-wishers at his reputable quarter right here. Many of his contemporaries together with veteran chief Surendra Narayk, Congress chief Suresh Routray and a few of his constituents visited the veteran chief to share a word of solace.
Briefing journalists right here, Damodar mentioned he was once not at all frightened over being dropped from the council of ministers. "I was elected by the people to serve them and not to become a minister. I will continue to work for the people as an MLA," mentioned Damodar.
Describing the evolved as 'same old process', the BJD veteran mentioned it is the chief minister's excitement to be in the ministry. "I have been dropped as the chief minister lost confidence in me," he mentioned.
Asked whether he would activate the 'Biju Bichara Mancha', an outfit based by means of Damodar to promote legacy of Biju Patnaik, the previous chief minister of Odisha, Damodar mentioned he would was once a powerful follower of Biju ideology and would continue to do so.
He did not explain whether he would attend birthday party's grand basis day programme at Puri on December 26.
On Damodar's elimination as vp, birthday party spokesperson Prasanta Nanda mentioned the manager minister had clearly disapproved remarks towards any caste, creed and religion. "He had sacked him from the ministry as chief minister and today he relieved him from party position as BJD president," Nanda mentioned.
"The president of BJD has been pleased to relieve Damodar Rout from the post of vice president, BJD as well as from the post of observer of Dhenkanal district with immediate effect," BJD vp and minister Usha Devi stated in a press unencumber.
Naveen on Friday pushed aside the 75-year old chief from the cupboard for his derogatory remarks towards Brahmin group at a cultural function in Malkangiri on December 18.
Naveen's sudden and surprising move towards Damodar has taken many by means of surprise within the birthday party. "Naveen might want to send a signal that the party is still under his control. Action against Damodar can also be considered as a warning call for other leaders who have been trying to embarrass the leadership through media statement or social media posts," observed an analyst.
While all eyes had been on Damodar's subsequent plan of action after his ouster from the cupboard, the veteran chief stored the cardboard close to his chest. The seven-time MLA spent the day with his supporters and well-wishers at his reputable quarter right here. Many of his contemporaries together with veteran chief Surendra Narayk, Congress chief Suresh Routray and a few of his constituents visited the veteran chief to share a word of solace.
Briefing journalists right here, Damodar mentioned he was once not at all frightened over being dropped from the council of ministers. "I was elected by the people to serve them and not to become a minister. I will continue to work for the people as an MLA," mentioned Damodar.
Describing the evolved as 'same old process', the BJD veteran mentioned it is the chief minister's excitement to be in the ministry. "I have been dropped as the chief minister lost confidence in me," he mentioned.
Asked whether he would activate the 'Biju Bichara Mancha', an outfit based by means of Damodar to promote legacy of Biju Patnaik, the previous chief minister of Odisha, Damodar mentioned he would was once a powerful follower of Biju ideology and would continue to do so.
He did not explain whether he would attend birthday party's grand basis day programme at Puri on December 26.
On Damodar's elimination as vp, birthday party spokesperson Prasanta Nanda mentioned the manager minister had clearly disapproved remarks towards any caste, creed and religion. "He had sacked him from the ministry as chief minister and today he relieved him from party position as BJD president," Nanda mentioned.
Naveen Patnaik removes Damodar Rout as BJD vice president
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