Bhubaneswar, Nov 28: In a significant political development in Odisha, Talcher Municipality Chairman Pabitra Bhutia, along with 13 Councillors, several Sarpanchs, elected representatives, and local BJD leaders from Angul district, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) here on Friday.

The ‘Mishran Parba’ (Joining ceremony) was held at the party’s state headquarters in Bhubaneswar in the presence of State BJP President Manmohan Samal and other senior leaders.

Mass Induction into BJP

The new members were welcomed by State BJP President Manmohan Samal, who presented party caps and scarves as a mark of inclusion. Senior leaders including former state president Samir Mohanty, MP Rudra Narayan Pani, MLA Pratap Chandra Pradhan, and other prominent figures attended the event.

Speaking on the occasion, Samal emphasized that the responsibility of building a stronger organization lies with all members and highlighted the growing trust of Odias in the BJP’s double-engine government model.

Reasons for Joining BJP

Chairman Pabitra Bhutia stated that neglect and lack of development under the BJD had compelled local leaders to switch the saffron party. He remarked that the BJP’s double-engine government has consistently delivered developmental projects, inspiring him and others to join.

Bhutia credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, and State President Manmohan Samal for their developmental initiatives that motivated the shift.

Strengthening BJP in Angul and Talcher

With Talcher and Angul being central regions of Odisha, the entry of Bhutia and his supporters is expected to significantly strengthen BJP’s grassroots presence. The list of new entrants includes Councillors from wards 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18, and 20, along with former Councillors, Sarpanchs, social activists, lawyers, and youth leaders. Their collective move signals a growing wave of support for BJP in the region.

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Pradhan Welcomes New Members

Senior BJP leader and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan welcomed Talcher Municipality Chairman Pabitra Bhutia, several ward Councillors, and supporters from Angul into the BJP. He also expressed gratitude for their faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Mohan Majhi’s leadership, noting that their induction would further strengthen the party’s organizational base in Odisha.

ତାଳଚେର ପୌର ପରିଷଦର ଅଧ୍ୟକ୍ଷ ପବିତ୍ର ଭୂତିଆଙ୍କ ସମେତ ବିଭିନ୍ନ ଓ୍ୱାର୍ଡର କାଉନସିଲର ଏବଂ ଅନୁଗୋଳ ନଗରର ବନ୍ଧୁମାନଙ୍କୁ ଭାରତୀୟ ଜନତା ପାର୍ଟିରେ ସ୍ୱାଗତ କଲି । ମାନ୍ୟବର ପ୍ରଧାନମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ ଶ୍ରୀ @narendramodi ଏବଂ ମୁଖ୍ୟମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ ଶ୍ରୀ @MohanMOdisha ଙ୍କ ନେତୃତ୍ୱ ଏବଂ ସରକାରଙ୍କ କଲ୍ୟାଣକାରୀ ଯୋଜନା ଉପରେ ବିଶ୍ୱାସ କରି ଦଳରେ… pic.twitter.com/XOEvKI1q7L

— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) November 28, 2025

BJP’s Developmental Narrative

During the ceremony, BJP leaders reiterated that the party is committed to accelerating developmental work in Odisha, addressing fundamental issues in education, healthcare, and infrastructure. They stressed that the BJP has already fulfilled most promises made in its manifesto since forming the government in the state 17 months ago.

The double-engine model, they said, is driving Odisha toward holistic growth and preparing the state for future milestones, including Odisha’s centenary in 2036 and India’s centenary of independence in 2047.