Three officials in Odisha CM office resign

Three officials in Odisha Chief Minister’s office resigned after the defeat of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in the Assembly election. Those who put in their papers include 1986 and 1984 batch former IAS officers of Odisha cadre R Balakrishnan  and Suresh Chandra Mahapatra who served as chief advisor, Special Initiatives and chief advisor, Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). Besides, 2000 batch IRTS officer Manoj Mishra, PS of IT and electronics department, has also resigned. The General Administration & Public Grievance Department has accepted their resignations, effective June 5.