Bhubaneswar, April 13 -- A political controversy emerged during the Rajdhani Foundation Day celebrations in Bhubaneswar on Monday. A public exchange between MP Aparajita Sarangi and Mayor Sulochana Das took place over invitations to the event.

MP Sarangi criticised the previous government, stating that she was not invited to the Foundation Day celebrations during the earlier regime. She, however, expressed gratitude to the current government for inviting her this year and acknowledged the gesture.

Speaking on the occasion, MP Sarangi said, "As you all may know, during the reign of the previous government, I was not invited. However, today it is my privilege that the current government invited me. I extend my gratitude to all the members...