Congress suspends three Odisha MLAs over cross-voting in Rajya Sabha elections

Odisha Congress has suspended three MLAs for voting for a BJP-backed Independent candidate in the Rajya Sabha elections. The party stated these MLAs betrayed Congress and the nation. The suspended MLAs are Ramesh Chandra Jena, Dasarathi Gomango, and Sofia Firdous. Their disqualification from the assembly is being pursued. This action follows a strategic understanding where Congress supported a BJD candidate.