Summary:
This in essence describes the Odisha story of the Congress and BJP.For long, the western part of the state was considered to be a Congress stronghold. "Coastal Odisha remained a stronghold of the BJD because Congress could not rise as an alternative. "Western Odisha has been a stronghold of the Congress and this time we hope we will be able to do better. Now, the BJP has proved that it can challenge the BJD," Samir said, adding Baijayant Panda joining BJP will help the party consolidate its position in the coastal belt. BHUBANESWAR: For one it's about regaining lost ground, while for the other it is about breaking new grounds..