BJD says 'no relationship' with Pramod Kumar Sahu

The ruling BJD on Monday said it has "no relationship" with former party state general secretary Pramod Kumar Sahu, who was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a female colleague.

The BJD, in a statement, said Sahu, who is also the president of Kendrapara Credit Co-Operative Society, had resigned from the party.

"The president of Kendrapara Credit Co-operative Society Pramod Kumar Sahu had resigned from the Biju Janata Dal a long time back. He does not have any relationship with the BJD," the statement said.

Meanwhile, the Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Odisha also debarred Sahu from attending office and discharging his duties.

"He has been served a show-cause notice to explain why he should not be removed from the post following such allegations," a senior officer of the Registrar of Cooperative Societies said.

A police team, led by Additional Superintendent of Police B Gagarin Mohanty, picked up Sahu from his residence in Baniamal area of Kendrapara ...