Former IAS Officer Sujata Rout Karthikeyan Joins BJD in Odisha

🗓 26 Jun 2026, 07:02 AM 👁 1

Former IAS officer Sujata Rout Karthikeyan has joined the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha on Thursday. She lauded party president Naveen Patnaik, describing him as an inspiration.

Sujata Rout Karthikeyan, a former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, officially joined the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) party on Thursday. Her induction into the regional political outfit marks a significant transition from her bureaucratic career.

Following her joining, Karthikeyan expressed admiration for BJD president Naveen Patnaik. She referred to him as an "inspiration" and acknowledged his leadership in spearheading key governance and welfare initiatives within Odisha.

The move signifies Karthikeyan's entry into electoral politics, aligning herself with the BJD's platform and leadership in the state.