The long wait is finally over for Odisha Jan Morcha and its leader Pyari Mohan Mohapatra, as the Election Commission has finally granted them a symbol to fight elections. Pyari’s outfit has been given ‘Kite’ or ‘Patang’ or ‘Gudi’ as the political symbol.
OJM founder Pyari Mohan Mohapatra announced the symbol at a huge press conference at his residence this afternoon. Hundreds of workers and leaders were present and cheered this development. Pyari had formed the Odisha Jan Morcha party on April 9, 2013 even if it was launched as a movement initially before his permanent expulsion from the BJD. It would be interesting to see what changes Pyari can bring in Odisha’s political arena.