Samikhsya Bureau
In a curious turn of events, former Biju Janata Dal (BJD) legislator Bhagirathi Sethi, who had recently been given a BJP ticket to contest from Anandpur assembly segment, has come back to BJD.
Sethi joined BJD earlier today in presence of BJD Supremo Naveen Patnaik at Naveen Niwas.
“I am glad that Sri Bhagirathi Sethi has returned to the Biju Janata Dal. His rejoining will strengthen the party,” Naveen said commenting on his joining.
Asked why he took such a decision, Sethi said, “I have quit BJP due to infighting. Besides, I was a member of Biju parivar”.
Odisha BJP Vice President Samir Mohanty, meanwhile, criticized BJD for taking Sethi into their fold and called it “unethical”.
It may be mentioned here that Sethi had deserted BJD to join BJP back in December 2014.
