BJD President Naveen Patnaik Welcomes Sujata into the Party by Presenting the Party scarf

Report:Rajat Mohapatra Anchor:Anusuya Sahoo Sujata's Joining Will Strengthen the Party: BJD ➤ BJD President Shri Naveen Patnaik Welcomes Her into the Party by Presenting the Party Scarf ➤ Senior Leaders Say Her Induction Will Further Strengthen the Party at the Grassroots Bhubaneswar, 25/06/2026: Former IAS officer Smt. Sujata Rout formally joined the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) today. Senior leaders of the party stated that her induction would further strengthen the party at the grassroots level. At a special function held today at Sankha Bhawan, BJD President Shri Naveen Patnaik formally inducted Smt. Sujata Rout into the party by presenting her with the party scarf. Former IAS officer Smt. Sujata Rout joined the party as an ordinary party worker. Shri Patnaik said that her long administrative experience would be instrumental in strengthening the party's organizational structure. On the occasion, describing Shri Naveen Patnaik as a source of inspiration, Smt. Sujata Rout said that she had served under his leadership as an administrative officer for a long 24 years. She stated that she had joined the Biju Janata Dal to continue serving the people of the state under the leadership of Shri Naveen Patnaik in the days ahead. With the blessings of Lord Shri Jagannath and the support of lakhs of Biju Janata Dal workers, she pledged to work with sincerity and dedication for the party and the state. Members of Parliament, Members of the Legislative Assembly, and several senior leaders of the party were present at the special function. Smt. Sujata Rout was accorded an enthusiastic and warm welcome at Sankha Bhawan today. #balijatra #balijatra2025 #mines #odisha #odishafestivals #odishanews