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Saluga Pradhan, a senior BJD leader and a Christian elected unopposed as deputy speaker in Odisha Legislative Assembly

Saluga Pradhan, a senior BJD leader and a Christian elected unopposed as deputy speaker in Odisha Legislative Assembly

Asia Religious Freedom

Senior Biju Janta Dal (BJD) leader Saluga Pradhan was elected unopposed as the deputy speaker on November 21. The Odisha Assembly now boasts a remarkable combination of leadership, with a Dalit speaker and a tribal deputy speaker. This diversity is further emphasized by Pradhan's Christian background, representing the Udayagiri constituency in Kandhamal district—a region marred by the worst-ever anti-Christian violence in 2008, claiming the lives of more than 100 Christians.

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