The Kosal Janta Dal (KJD) held its membership review meet and Nuakhai Bhetghat here on Sunday morning.
An ambience of bonhomie and camaraderie prevailed in the lush green lawn of the People Garden in Choudhury Complex when KJD members and their families greeted one another with traditional Nuakhai Juhar. Members along with kids danced to the tune of Kosli folk songs and merriment continued till late afternoon.
KJD president Baidyanath Mishra said the party is consolidating from strength to strength.
He emphasised on hard work to reach the target of 1,000 active members by December-end. A large contingent of men, women and students enrolled as members of the party on the spot.
On the occasion, Mishra inducted Nirmal Kumar Das as secretary and Rakesh Singh, Bidyut Prabha Jena and Rita Mishra as executive body members.
Vice-president Sanat Kumar Pradhan welcomed the gathering. Major Dr Akshaya Kumar Samal, Dhaneswar Das, Utkal Mail Editor Pitabash Mishra and general secretary Chakranta Jena and treasurer lalatendu Chouwdhury exchanged greetings.
Executive body member Surama Mishra spoke about Nua Khai Bhetghat. Swarup Mishra, Tapas Samal, Suvendu Mohanty, Susanta Ray and Mahesh Das coordinated the protramme.