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BJD Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray has expressed his disagreement with the party's decision to suspend senior leader Prafulla Mallik, calling it a wrong move that could harm the party.

Speaking to the media, Samantaray said that Mallik is a senior leader who has contributed significantly to the Biju Janata Dal over the years. He warned that sidelining experienced leaders like Mallik and others, including veteran Bhaskar Rao, could lead to further departures and cause substantial damage to the party.

The suspension of senior leaders like Prafulla Mallik is a wrong decision. Leaders of such stature have worked tirelessly for the...