Bhubaneswar, Aug 27: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday expelled Sasmita Majhi, a zilla parishad member of Malkangiri district, for allegedly indulging in "anti-people activities".
Majhi, who was a member of zilla parishad zone 3 of Mathili block, was expelled from the party with immediate effect.
The regional party took the action a day after a man was arrested in the area for allegedly duping job aspirants by impersonating former BJD leader VK Pandian's brother-in-law.