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Biju Janata Dal State Returning Officer Shri Pratap Keshari Deb has announced District Presidents for 18 Districts

Bhubaneswar:16/4/25:The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has officially announced the elected presidents for 18 organisational districts. The announcement was made by Pratap Keshari Deb, the State Returning Officer, at the BJD Election Office located in Sankha Bhawan, Forest Park, Unit-VI, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

This election marks a significant step in the party’s efforts to strengthen its leadership and organizational structure across various districts in Odisha.

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The newly elected district presidents include notable names such as Braja Kishor Pradhan for Angul, Sushant Kumar Mohapatra for Bargarh, and Jagannath Swain for Bhadrak, among others.

In total, 18 districts have elected their presidents, who are expected to play key roles in shaping the party’s future at the grassroots level.

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has announced the district presidents for 18 districts in Odisha as part of its 2025 organizational election. Here are the names of the elected district presidents:

  1. Angul: Braja Kishor Pradhan
  2. Bargarh: Sushant Kumar Mohapatra
  3. Bhadrak: Jagannath Swain
  4. Balasore: Aswini Kumar Patra
  5. Dhenkanal: Nrusingha Charan Sahu
  6. Koraput: Jhina Hikaka
  7. Jharsuguda: Rabi Singh
  8. Rourkela: Halu Mundari
  9. Jagatsinghpur: Prashant Muduli
  10. Sambalpur: Kishore Nayak
  11. Khordha: Rabindra Jena
  12. Cuttack: Pradeep Kumar Das
  13. Puri: Debi Prasad Bhutia
  14. Ganjam: Prasanta Gupta
  15. Rayagada: Sushant Mohapatra (Japani)
  16. Kalahandi: Prabhas Kumar Singh
  17. Nabarangpur: Ishwar Panigrahi
  18. Mayurbhanj: Sarada Nayak

This announcement comes at a crucial time as the BJD gears up for upcoming political challenges and aims to consolidate its presence across the state.

The party has emphasized that these leaders will be instrumental in executing its strategies, engaging with local communities, and addressing regional concerns effectively.

As Odisha prepares for pivotal elections, the newly appointed district presidents will work towards enhancing party outreach and organizational strength. The BJD remains focused on reinforcing its leadership at every level to ensure sustained political success.

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