Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Friday appointed Sasmit Patra as its leader in Rajya Sabha.
The party also appointed first-term MP Sulata Deo its chief whip in the Upper House, as per a statement.
The BJD has nine members in Rajya Sabha and 12 members in Lok Sabha.
Puri MP Pinaki Mishra is the BJD leader in Lok Sabha.
PTI
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