India, March 21 -- Accusing former Nabarangpur MLA Sadashiv Pradhani and his family of violating social norms by arranging an inter-caste marriage for his daughter, the district Bhatra community has ostracised the former legislator and his family.

During a meeting held on the Danteswari Temple premises under Jharigaon block, the decision was taken. The district unit of the Akhil Bharatiya Bhatra Vikas Parishad's members unanimously resolved to socially boycott Pradhani and his family.

Pradhani, a former BJD legislator, had proceeded with his daughter's engagement to a youth from another caste, despite community norms discouraging such alliances. The matter came to the notice of the community body after the engagement ceremony had alrea...