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The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha on Wednesday faced a significant setback after Prayaskanti Samal, the son of ex-minister Prafulla Samal, resigned from the party today. Prayaskanti, who once held the position of chairman of the Bhadrak Municipality in 2003 and also held the position of State Secretary within the BJD, opted to leave the party, citing personal reasons.
"This is my personal reason. Three members of my family are currently in politics. So, I decided to step down from my position. I have not informed my father yet," Samal told media persons.
Prayaskanti's departure creates a notable void within the party ranks. De...