Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Odisha: Before the simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha, the process of defection is also continuing at a rapid pace. Biju Janata Dal (BJD), which has been in power in the state for almost two decades, was once the most preferred party for stars who came to politics from the world of entertainment.
However, now such stars are liking BJP. Giving a big blow to the ruling BJD in Odisha before the elections, Lok Sabha MP from Kendrapara Anubhav Mohanty joined BJP on Monday (April 1). Actor-turned-politician Anubhav Mohanty said that after being in BJD for four years, he was feeling very suffocated.
These stars have also joined BJP
Even before MP Anubhav Mohanty, many stars have joined BJP. Among them, Siddhant Mohapatra, as well as former MLA Akash Das Nayak have joined BJP in recent times. Popular actor-turned-politician Siddhant Mohapatra, who was a two-time MP from Berhampur, had joined the BDP last week.
Another popular actor and former Korei MLA Akash Das Nayak joined BJP on Sunday. Both are contenders for the assembly ticket. Both Siddhant and Akash alleged that they joined BJP due to “neglect” in BJD. Last month, popular actor Arindam Roy also left BJD. Senior actor Prashant Nanda, whose Rajya Sabha tenure will end on April 3, is also not very active in the BJD. His son Rishabh, who joined BJP before the 2019 elections.
What does BJP have to say?
Regarding the inclusion of popular film stars in the party, a senior BJP leader said that since these actors have huge fan following, it will help the party in the 2024 elections, Indian Express reported. Let us tell you that in Odisha Lok Sabha Elections Earlier, there was speculation about an alliance between BJP and BJD, which remained just a rumor and now both these parties are face to face.
