In a Special Mention today in Rajya Sabha, BJD MP Dr. Sasmit Patra demanded inclusion of three tribal languages - Ho, Mundari and Bhumij in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
Twenty-four newly elected members including three BJD MPs from Odisha - Manas Mangaraj and Sulata Deo took oath on Friday in the chamber of the upper house of the Parliament.
Indian Cricketer-turned-politician Harbhajan Singh on Saturday said he will contribute his Rajya Sabha salary for the education and welfare of the daughters of farmers.
If BJD needs really needs someone to fight for the party, government and Odisha's interest, that's Dr. Sasmit Patra, whose Rajya Sabha term ended on March 31.