In an unexpected turn of events, Mamata Mohanta, a prominent leader of the Kudumi community in Odisha, has resigned from the Rajya Sabha and the Biju Janata Dal (BJD).
Taking to her social media handle, Mohanta tweeted, “I sincerely express my gratitude for giving me an opportunity to serve the people of Mayurbhanj and also take the cause of Odisha to the national level. However, I feel that there is no requirement for the services of myself as well as my community in the BJD. Therefore, I have taken this hard decision in the public interest.”
It is pertinent to mention that Mamata Mohanta was elected to the Upper House of Parliament from Odisha as a member of the BJD. She was elected unopposed among the four candidates for the four seats from Odisha in 2020.
“I have received a letter today from Mamata Mohanta, a member representing the state of Odisha, resigning her seat in the Rajya Sabha. She has resigned by writing a letter. I found it to be constitutionally in order and hence accepted her resignation,” said Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar.
