Smita Rani Mohanty, the Chairperson of Phulbani municipality and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has lost a no-confidence motion brought against her on Tuesday. This development comes just two months after the BJP assumed power in Odisha.

According to an official statement, the no-confidence motion saw participation from 11 out of the total 13 councillors. Eleven councillors voted in favor of the motion, while one vote was rejected.

The successful motion against Mohanty marks a significant political shift in Phulbani’s municipal governance. The reasons behind the motion and the implications for local governance and the BJP’s standing in the region remain to be seen.

This no-confidence vote is a critical event in the local political landscape, reflecting the challenges and dynamic shifts within the municipal administration. The outcome underscores the ongoing political maneuvers and the volatile nature of local governance.

Key Points:

• Smita Rani Mohanty of BJP, Chairperson of Phulbani municipality, lost a no-confidence motion.
• The motion saw participation from 11 of the 13 councillors, with 11 voting in favor.
• The vote comes two months after the BJP gained power in Odisha.
• One vote in the motion was rejected.

The next steps for Phulbani’s municipal leadership will be closely monitored as stakeholders and constituents react to this significant political development.