India
BJD nominates Manas Mangaraj as its new leader in Rajya Sabha
Brief
The appointment follows the resignation of Sasmit Patra, who stepped down from the post recently
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.
