Bhubaneswar, March 4 -- Senior political leader Dilip Ray, who is set to contest the Rajya Sabha election independently, visited the residence of veteran leader Bijoy Mohapatra on Wednesday, drawing attention amid heightened political activity in the state. The information was shared by Patkura MLA Arvind Mohapatra.

The visit comes shortly after Dilip Ray's name was announced as an Independent candidate for the Rajya Sabha, triggering political discussions and interpretations across Odisha.

In this context, his meeting with Arvind Mohapatra has led to speculation in political circles.

However, Arvind Mohapatra clarified that no political discussions took place during the meeting. He stated that Dilip Ray had visited only to extend Holi...