Ahead of BJP national president Amit Shah’s two-day Odisha visit from January 6, State party leaders are gearing up to expedite the party’s membership drive.
BJP Central executive body member Bijay Mohapatra, former Minister Pradeep Nayak, MlA Pradeep Purohit, State secretary Bhrugu Baxipatra and State SC Morcha secretary Dillip Mallick on Monday left for Brahmapur, Paralakhemundi and Rayagada on a three-day visit. The leaders would discuss with local leaders about Shah’s visit and also attend some party programmes in the districts. Besides, the leaders would hold talks with the BJD and Congress leaders who want to join the BJP.
Party sources said the leaders would also meet the people who were displaced by the Utkal Alumina company in Rayagada.