Senior Biju Janata Dal leader and Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantrai has resigned from the primary membership of the party. He was considered close to Naveen Patnaik. He has given information regarding his resignation by posting it on social media platform X. He cited his neglect in the party as the reason behind this.

He posted on X and wrote, ‘My resignation letter to Biju Janata Dal President Naveen Patnaik. From the inception of the party till today, I have worked according to my policy of service, organization and dedication. In future also I will continue my struggle for the people of Odisha. Jai Jagannath.

Honorable President of Biju Janata Team Shri @Naveen_Odisha My resignation letter to. The party has been established and today I have worked on the principles of service, organization and dedication. I will continue my struggle for the people of Odisha in the future. Jai Jagannath pic.twitter.com/Qfgy16PbLl

— Debashish Samantaray (@debashish_mla) May 25, 2026

Letter written to Naveen Patnaik

Samantrai said, today i.e. on 25th May, I am resigning from the primary membership of BJD. I will always be grateful to you for nominating me to Rajya Sabha. I take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to you for giving me the opportunity to serve the people of undivided Cuttack district and raise the issues of Odisha at the national level.

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‘I am being insulted in the party’

He further wrote, I have always dedicated myself to the interest of the party and have worked for the party with complete honesty and commitment over the years, but I feel that in recent times I am being systematically insulted in the party and the party does not require my services. Therefore, I have taken this difficult decision in public interest and request you to accept my resignation.

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