Bhubaneswar: In an important development before the upcoming elections, Bhrugu Baxipatra, Vice-president of Odisha Bharatiya Janata Party today resigned from the saffron Party. He has sent his resignation letter to Party President Manmohan Samal. Bhrugu is likely to join the ruling Biju Janata Dal.
In his resignation letter, Bhrugu wrote that “With a heavy heart, I am tendering my resignation from the primary membership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). As a member for 23 years, I have put my best efforts for the growth of the Party in the state. I have executed every single responsibility that I was assigned, with utter sincerity and diligence. I am grateful to the Party for using my services to strengthen its organizational and political base in the state. However, lately, I have realized that the Party does not require me or my contribution any more. Therefore, I have decided to move on. I will continue to serve the people of Odisha and work towards the development of our state.”