Bhubaneshwar, March 8 -- BJD president and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has inducted Arabinda Mohapatra, son of BJP leader Bijoy Mohapatra and one of the founding members of the BJD who was expelled from the party 24 years ago.

Arabinda joined the party on Thursday at Naveen Patnaik's residence here.

Patnaik, while welcoming Arabinda asked him to work hard for the district of Kendrapada.

"We welcome you to the BJD. Work hard for the district of Kendrapada. You have my blessings and please thank your father also," Patnaik said at his residence on Thursday.

Addressing supporters later, he said: "I welcome you all to Biju Parivar. I welcome Arabinda Mohapatra, son of Bijoy Babu, to the BJD. You all continue to do good work for Ke...