Bhubaneswar, Jan. 15 -- Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday suspended two party MLAs, Arvind Mohapatra and Sanatan Mahakud, from the party with immediate effect for their alleged involvement in anti-party activities.

The decision was communicated through an official letter issued by the BJD president, stating that the action had been taken after considering their conduct, which was found to be against the party's discipline and interests.

"Arvind Mohapatra, MLA and Sanatan Mahakud, MLA, are hereby suspended from Biju Janata Dal with immediate effect for their involvement in anti-party activities," the letter signed by Patnaik said.

The communication further noted that copies of th...