Prasanna Pattsani Joins BJP, Leaving BJD After Long Association

Senior leader Prasanna Pattsani has left the BJD to join the BJP, exchanging the conch symbol for the lotus. Despite being a hopeful candidate for a BJD ticket in both 2019 and 2024, the party did not place its trust in him. As the BJP aims to secure a majority and form the state government, Pattsani has made the significant switch to their camp.