Bhubaneswar, Sept. 12 -- Former Odisha Minister Prafulla Kumar Mallik was suspended from the Biju Janata Dal with immediate effect on Friday for his involvement in anti-party activities.

"Prafulla Kimar Mallik, Ex MLA Kamakhyanagar, District Dhenkanal, is hereby suspended from Biju Janata Dal for his involvement in anti-party activities with immediate effect," an order issued by the party read.

The suspension comes amid discontent from certain members, as two party leaders, N Bhaskar Rao and Lal Bihari Himirika, resigned from the party a few days ago.

Following the resignations, Mallik, who has been a four-time legislator, had also said he would leave the party.

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