Bhubaneswar, (Reporterspen), April 18: Former BJD MLA Sipra Mallick from Kendrapada has officially switched allegiance to the Congress party ahead of the forthcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha.
In the presence of senior Congress leaders, including former OPCC president Prasad Harichandan, Mallick bid farewell to the ruling BJD and embraced the grand old party.
Mallick, who previously served as a BJD MLA after her victory in the 2009 Odisha Assembly elections, has taken a significant step in altering her political affiliation. Hailing from a political family, with her father Prahlad Mallick being a seasoned Congress leader who held ministerial positions in the state, her move carries notable implications.
Expressing her sentiments upon joining Congress, Mallick highlighted the significance of embarking on a new journey with the national party.
Regarding her potential candidacy in the upcoming elections, Mallick revealed that discussions with party leaders are pending. Nonetheless, she expressed her aspiration to contest from the Kendrapada Assembly seat and affirmed her preparedness to participate should the party nominate her.
