Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Former Odisha Congress MLA Anshuman Mohanty, who joined Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Friday after serving for a decade in the grand old party, said Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's vision of a new Odisha and his pro-poor activities prompted his switchover. India News | After Joining BJD, Former Cong MLA Anshuman Mohanty Says CM Patnaik's Idea of 'new Odisha' Prompted Switch.