BJP leaders appointed as independent director
ITI Ltd, established in 1948 and headquartered in Bengaluru, is India's oldest telecom manufacturing PSU, crucial to the nation's telecommunications infrastructure. Sahu, from Bhanjanagar, is a key strategist for BJP in Odisha, leading the state BJP's communication and data division since 2018. He played a significant role in the 2019 and 2024 General Elections, earning respect for his managerial skills and ideological commitment.
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