
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Manas Ranjan Mangaraj. File Photo: Sansad TV/ANI
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday (April 13, 2026) of the appointment of Manas Ranjan Mangaraj as the new leader of his parliamentary party in the upper house.
The appointment follows the resignation of Sasmit Patra, who resigned after informing BJD president and former chief minister Naveen Patnaik.
Published – 14 Apr 2026 01:59 IST





