In an apparent reaction to the expelled BJD leader Dr Damodar Rout’s persistent criticism against Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, the ruling party on Sunday said Rout needs psychiatric treatment and wished his speed recovery.
“Damabahu has already lost mental stability. Nowadays, he is talking against every community, be it women or Brahmins or tribals. He doesn’t understand what he says. It is disappointing that Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and former MP Baijayant Panda are using his versions for political gains,” said BJD spokesperson Dr Sasmit Patra in a statement.
He said that the BJD wants Rout to undergo right treatment and gets well soon. “The BJD has deep sympathy for him,” Patra said.
