Odisha BJP president's nephew joins Biju Janata Dal
In a major embarrassment for BJP Odisha unit president Basant Panda, his nephew Harischandra Panda Saturday joined the ruling Biju Janata Dal here in the presence of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.
Harischandra said he joined BJD after being inspired by the developmental works done by BJD government headed by Patnaik.
The chief minister said "Harischandras inclusion in the BJD will strengthen the party."
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