Bhubaneswar, Sept. 13 -- https://images.odishatv.in/uploadimage/library/16_9/16_9_0/recent_photo_1757755225.webp
Senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Padmanabh Behera has openly expressed his reservations over the suspension of veteran leader Prafulla Mallik, who faced disciplinary action for his remarks in the media.
Behera said that such punitive measures were not the right course of action and emphasised that persuasion and dialogue should be prioritized over punishment.
"I am not in favour of strict action. Anyone who is dissatisfied within the party should be counselled and convinced. We must ensure that their grievances are heard and addressed rather than penalising them," Behera remarked.
The veteran leader pointed out that there ...