Phulbani: In a significant political development aimed at strengthening its organizational grassroots, former administrative officer (IAS) Smt. Sujata Rout has officially joined the Biju Janata Dal (BJD). Following her formal induction into the party by BJD Supremo and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, a wave of enthusiasm has swept across party workers and leaders statewide. Marking this occasion, the Kandhamal District Biju Janata Dal organized a grand welcoming ceremony at the district headquarters in Phulbani.
The celebration commenced in the evening as hundreds of BJD leaders and workers gathered in the heart of Phulbani town to celebrate Smt. Sujata Rout's entry into the party. The leaders offered floral tributes and paid deep respects at the statue of the legendary leader Biju Patnaik. To make the reception memorable, party workers engaged in a vibrant display of fireworks and raised slogans in support of Naveen Patnaik and Smt. Sujata Rout, filling the atmosphere with energy. The grand welcoming ceremony concluded successfully amidst a massive gathering of party stalwarts and grassroots workers.
The event witnessed the presence of the district's top political leadership and senior figures who came together to congratulate Smt. Rout. Notable attendees included former Minister Smt. Bishnupriya Behera, former District President Saroj Karna, General Secretary Radhamohan Mahapatra, Vice-President Pradeep Mohanty, Municipal Council Chairperson Payal Behera, Assembly Candidate Jayashree Kahar, senior leaders Kailash Mukhi and Satyanarayan Behera, Town President Bimal Padhi, the Youth President, along with all municipal councillors and numerous other district-level leaders and activists.
Political analysts and senior district leaders noted that Smt. Sujata Rout’s extensive administrative experience and her past track record in women's empowerment will significantly bolster the Biju Janata Dal at the grassroots level. There is a strong optimism that her involvement will bring a fresh momentum to women's organizations and social development projects, particularly in a tribal-dominated district like Kandhamal. The massive turnout of women and youth activists transformed the welcoming ceremony into a powerful demonstration of organizational strength.
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