BJD nominates Manas Mangaraj as its new leader in Rajya Sabha
The Hindu·19h ago·Neutral
What Happened
The Biju Janata Dal nominated Manas Ranjan Mangaraj as its new Parliamentary Party leader in Rajya Sabha on April 13, 2026. The appointment follows Sasmit Patra's resignation. Mangaraj assumes leadership of BJD's Upper House contingent. BJD president and former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik accepted Patra's resignation.
Key Entities
Biju Janata DalManas Ranjan MangarajRajya SabhaSasmit PatraNaveen Patnaik