Former IAS officer Sujata Raut formally joined the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) today in the presence of party president Naveen Patnaik at Shankha Bhavan. Welcoming her with a traditional shawl, Patnaik stated that her vast administrative experience would strengthen the party at the grassroots level. Sujata, who has worked under Patnaik's leadership for 24 years, expressed her commitment to serving the state and the party with dedication. https://odishatazanews.com/?p=206700 #creator program