Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Manas Ranjan Mangaraj. File Photo: Sansad TV/ANI
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday (April 13, 2026) informed the Rajya Sabha about the appointment of Manas Ranjan Mangaraj as the new leader of its Parliamentary Party in the Upper House.
The appointment follows the resignation of Sasmit Patra, who stepped down after informing BJD president and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.
Published – April 14, 2026 01:59 am IST