BJD youth wing chief steps down

The lacklustre performance of BJD-backed candidates in the college union polls also made his continuance in the post doubtful.

Sources said that the next BYJD president will be appointed from among the MLAs. Patnaik will take the decision after discussion with MLAs and other senior leaders.

As many as 28 young MLAs led by Debasis Nayak had submitted a memorandum to Patnaik demanding Atanu’s ouster and appointment of a MLA in his place.