Speculations are rife in Odisha politics that Rajya Sabha MP and three-time MLA Debashish Samantaray might quit the BJD to join the BJP. Reports suggest he may resign from his parliamentary seat as well. Samantaray, once a close aide of Naveen Patnaik, is allegedly dissatisfied with recent party decisions, including the BJD's support for the Waqf Bill. While he is currently outside the state, his potential move is expected to significantly impact politics in Cuttack, Tirtol, and Paradip. https://odishasambad.in/big-jolt-to-bjd-debashish-samantaray-may-quit-party/ #creator program