Bhubaneshwar, March 13 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday issued a whip to all its MLAs ahead of the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Odisha.

The State Legislative Assembly Chief Whip, Saroj Kumar Pradhan, has directed party legislators to remain present in the State Assembly on March 16 (Monday) for the voting process.

Meanwhile, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik also issued a three-line whip to all party MLAs, directing them to remain in attend party meetings in Bhubaneswar for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.

Legislators have been asked to ensure their mandatory presence at Naveen Nivas for the presentation and training programme on March 13 and 14, scheduled from 5.30 pm to 7.30 ...