Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President Naveen Patnaik today appointed Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra as party’s leader in the Upper House of the Parliament.
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.
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.
Spokesperson of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Sasmit Patra on Monday said lakhs of farmers in Odisha are suffering due to non-settlement of claims under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal BimaYojana (PMFBY).
Biju Janata Dal Rajya Sabha MP Dr. Sasmit Patra raised the need for according Special Focus State status to Odisha in the Rajya Sabha today despite the din in the House.