Overview

• The party announced the immediate suspensions through an order citing conduct contrary to its interests.
• Former Kaptipada block president Subas Chandra Sai and ex–Mayurbhanj district secretary Prabir Chandra Sai were also named in the action.
• The move followed Mishra’s posts interpreted as veiled attacks using Mahabharat references such as ‘Dhritarashtra’ after earlier cautions.
• Mishra dismissed the decision as invalid, asserting she had not renewed her membership for over a year and questioning how a non-member could be suspended.
• The BJD circulated photos of her at a recent membership drive and videos praising Naveen Patnaik and V K Pandian, countering her claim of lapsed membership.