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BJD MP Resigns Over Insulting Remarks on Odisha Icon Biju Patnaik
Sasmit Patra resigned from the IT committee after BJP MP Nishikant Dubey accused late Biju Patnaik of colluding with the CIA and allowing US military presence at Odisha's Charbatia air base.
- On Saturday, BJD MP Sasmit Patra resigned from the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and IT, protesting remarks by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey about Biju Patnaik.
- Dubey alleged on Friday that the former Odisha Chief Minister was a 'link' between the U.S. government, the CIA, and Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru regarding the Charbatia air base.
- Patra described the remarks as 'outrageous, false and irresponsible,' writing to the Rajya Sabha Chairman that he could not serve under someone who disparaged a national icon.
- Dubey further alleged the 1962 war against China was fought using 'American money' and in 'collaboration' with CIA agents, demanding an apology from The Congress.
- Biju Patnaik served as Odisha Chief Minister twice, from 1961 to 1963 and 1990 to 1995, and was a freedom fighter known for daring operations including the Stalingrad Operation and Jakarta rescue missions in 1947.
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Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Speaking to ANI, Patra rejected the allegations and described Dubey's references linking Biju Patnaik to Jawaharlal Nehru, the United States and other entities as "highly unfortunate." He instead pointed to Patnaik's role in key moments of history, including his support during World War II and his contribution during the 1947 conflict in Kashmir. India News | BJD MP Sasmit Patra Slams Nishika…
BJD MP quits House panel protesting disparaging remarks against Biju Patnaik
BJP MP and chairman of Parliamentary Standing Committee on IT and Communications Nishikant Dubey alleged that former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik worked as a “link” between Indian government and the CIA
BJD MP Resigns Over Insulting Remarks on Odisha Icon Biju Patnaik
BJD MP Sasmit Patra resigned from a Parliamentary committee chaired by BJP's Nishikant Dubey, following Dubey's controversial remarks linking former Odisha chief minister Biju Patnaik with the CIA. Patra criticized Dubey for disrespecting a respected leader and demanded an apology, while other BJD officials echoed the condemnation.
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