Bhubaneswar, March 10: Rabindra Kumar Jena, the former Member of Parliament from Balasore, resigned from the primary membership of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday. Jena submitted his resignation to BJD President and former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.

In his resignation letter, Jena cited personal reasons and circumstances as the basis for his decision to leave the party. He also requested to be relieved immediately from all party-related responsibilities.

While making the announcement, Jena expressed his gratitude for the long journey he had shared with the BJD, acknowledging that his years of association with the party would remain a memorable chapter in his life.

Rabindra Jena, a prominent political figure in the Balasore Lok Sabha constituency, had been a key representative of the BJD in the region. His resignation has sparked widespread speculation among political circles about the underlying reasons for his sudden departure from the party.