June 9th 2024.
In a recent announcement, Senior Biju Janata Dal leader Achyuta Samanta declared his decision to step down from his active involvement in politics. This decision came after a meeting with the BJD president and outgoing Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik, at the Naveen Niwas in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. Samanta expressed his gratitude towards Patnaik for the opportunities given to him, both in the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. Despite his departure from the political arena, Samanta assured that his dedication to social service will continue until his very last breath.
Samanta, who was elected to the Rajya Sabha from his home state of Odisha in 2018, had resigned from his post just a year later. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, he contested for the Kandhamal parliamentary seat as a BJD candidate and emerged victorious, defeating his closest rival from the BJP. However, in the 2024 general election, Samanta faced defeat at the hands of BJP's Sukanta Kumar Panigrahi in the same constituency. As a result, he made the decision to retire from active politics.
This defeat was a major blow to the BJD, as Samanta was one of the four sitting MPs nominated by the party to seek re-election from their respective constituencies. Unfortunately, all four of them lost to their rival BJP candidates. This outcome was unexpected and disappointing for the party, but Samanta remained true to his decision to retire from active politics.
In conclusion, Samanta's retirement from politics marks the end of an era for the BJD. However, his contributions to social service will continue to be remembered and appreciated by all. This announcement by Samanta serves as a reminder that despite the ups and downs of political life, the commitment to serving the people remains the utmost priority.
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