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Bhubaneswar: Retired IPS officer Prakash Mishra — whose removal as Odisha DGP in 2014 had snowballed into a major political controversy — joined BJP on Sunday. The Centre’s response to the Pulwama terror strike was fitting.”About the situation in the state, Mishra, said, “Governance here has reached a new low. In November 2018, IAS officer Aparajita Sarangi had taken voluntary retirement and joined BJP. She has been fielded from the Bhubaneswar LS seat. He is concerned for the country’s security and takes personal interest in ensuring that India remains secure..