New Delhi, May 26 -- MP Debashish Samantaray on Tuesday joined Bharatiya Janata Party, a day after resigning from Biju Janata Dal.

BJP National Secretary Arun Singh formally welcomed Samantaray in the party during a press conference in the national capital. BJP in charge of Odisha, Vijaypal Singh Tomar and Odisha BJP President, Manmohan Samal, were also present during the welcome.

BJP chief spokesperson Anil Baluni reflected on the political background and experience of Debashish Samantaray, also noting his contributions to the development of Odisha and its culture. He then extended a warm welcome to Samantaray on joining the party.

"As you know, a prominent leader of the BJD, Debasish Samantaray ji, resigned from the party as well as ...