A massive protest erupted in Bhubaneswar as supporters of suspended MLA Arvind Mohapatra arrived in large numbers from Patkura to oppose his removal from the BJD for alleged anti-party activities. Protesters raised slogans, staged a show of strength, and described the suspension as unjustified and based on baseless allegations. They demanded clarity on the reasons behind the disciplinary action and called it a conspiracy against the MLA. Supporters urged the party leadership, including Naveen Patnaik, to reconsider and lift the suspension, asserting that Mohapatra had been unfairly targeted despite his contributions to the party.
