There are no permanent friends or enemies in politics. It came true when Arabinda Mohapatra, son of Bijoy Mohapatra who is regarded as a long-time bête noire of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, joined the ruling Biju Janata Dal on Thursday.
Ahead of elections, Mr. Mohapatra, who worked in a big technology company, was formally inducted into the party in the presence of Mr. Patnaik at the latter’s residence.
