Odisha Congress suspends three MLAs for cross-voting in Rajya Sabha polls

18 March,2026 10:00 AM IST |  Bhubaneswar  |  Agencies

These MLAs are Ramesh Chandra Jena of Sanakhemundi, Dasarathi Gomango of Mohana and Sofia Firdous of Barabati-Cuttack

Barabati-Cuttack MLA Sofia Firdous. PIC/X/@atullondhe


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The opposition Congress in Odisha on Tuesday suspended three of its MLAs for voting for BJP-backed Independent candidate Dilip Ray, helping him win the Rajya Sabha polls.

These MLAs are Ramesh Chandra Jena of Sanakhemundi, Dasarathi Gomango of Mohana and Sofia Firdous of Barabati-Cuttack.

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