Bhubaneswar, April 15 -- A new regional political outfit, Odisha Janata Congress, was formally launched in the State on Wednesday under the leadership of former Congress MLA Mohammed Moquim, marking a fresh political development ahead of upcoming local body elections.

The foundation of the party was laid at a large gathering held at the Exhibition Ground in Bhubaneswar, where hundreds of supporters assembled for the launch event.

Reports said, the Odisha Janata Congress has been formed with a focus on engaging the youth of the State, with Mohammed Moquim set to serve as its founding president. The party had organised various programmes across 15 districts over the past few months in the run-up to its formal launch.

However, discussions...