Newly-elected Dhenakal MP Mahesh Sahu was given a rousing welcome here by different organisations and gram panchayats on Wednesday.
The sarpanchs who welcomed Sahu include Parachhat Sarapanch Achyuta Pradhan, Sasmita Sahu of Khamar among others. Sahu distributed the old age pension on the occasion. The Jagannath Parishad of Khamar also welcomed MP Sahu and congratulated him for his victory.
Besides, football coach Ajit Behera, Chintamani Samal of Praja Sangha, representatives from the Sub-Divisional Retired Employed Association, the Ama Prativa Ama Parichaya, the Gopabandhu Daridra Kalayana Samiti also welcomed Sahu.
Sahu garlanded the Gopabandhu Statue and statue of Biju Patnaik at Biju Chhak. Sahu took a darshan in the Maa Kundheibira temple as well.
Lastly, at Nizigarh panchayat, the members of the Sarat Chandra Club welcomed Sahu.
Sahu assured to develop Pallahara in his speech.