India, April 13 -- The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has appointed Manas Ranjan Mangaraj as the Leader of its Parliamentary Party in the Rajya Sabha following the recent biennial elections and retirement of senior members.City & Local Guides

Manas Mangaraj-Sulata Deo BJD Rajya Sabha members Manas Mangaraj and Sulata Deo (Photo Collage) Sulata Deo becomes Deputy Leader and Chief Whip Sulata Deo has been designated as the Deputy Leader and Chief Whip of the BJD Parliamentary Party in the Upper House, strengthening the party's leadership structure.

Sasmit Patra's resignation accepted The reshuffle comes after BJD President Naveen Patnaik accepted the resignation of Dr. Sasmit Patra from the post of Leader of the party in the Rajya Sabha.

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