Bhubaneswar, November 14: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Saturday suspended Dillip Kumar Nayak, associated with the party in Nimapara Assembly constituency of Puri district, with immediate effect over his alleged involvement in fraudulent practices.

According to an official order issued by the party, Nayak was suspended for his alleged involvement in activities that the BJD termed as anti-party conduct.

The suspension order was issued by order of the BJD president and signed by party General Secretary Bijaya Nayak.

The development is expected to have an impact on the party's political activities in Nimapara, where Dillip Kumar Nayak was associated with the BJD as its candidate.