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Orissa High Court Issues Notices to Five BJD MLAs Over Rajya Sabha Cross-Voting
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What Happened?
The Orissa High Court has issued notices to five BJD MLAs accused of cross-voting in the Rajya Sabha elections. They must respond by December 4, with a hearing set for January 11, 2027.
Key points
- The five MLAs are Arvind Mohapatra, Sanatan Mahakud, Chakramani Kanhar, Souvic Biswal, and Subasini Jena.
- Subasini Jena has already been suspended from the BJD.
- Eight BJD MLAs were accused of voting against the party's decision.
- The Speaker dismissed disqualification petitions in June due to procedural flaws.
- BJD chief whip Pramila Mallik challenged the Speaker's order in the High Court.
Key insights
- The outcome of this case may influence party discipline within the BJD.
- If the court rules against the MLAs, it could set a precedent for future disqualification cases.
- The Speaker's procedural handling of the petitions may face scrutiny in light of this case.
Why it matters
This case could impact the political landscape in Odisha, particularly for the BJD party.
Entities
Orissa High Court· LocationBiju Janata Dal· OrganizationDilip Ray· PersonBJP· Organization
Source
India Today
