Ex-BJD MP Debashish Samantaray joins BJP, a day after quitting regional party
While defections are likely to intensify in coming months in Odisha ahead of local polls in 2027, the BJD, a strong Opposition, will not be easily steamrolled on the ground; he was welcomed in the presence of BJP national president Nitin Nabin and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi
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