Jatra troupe owner’s bid to join Cong hits a wall

Jatra troupe owner Ananta Narayan Dhal’s attempt to join the Congress in Bhubaneswar was thwarted when the party office gates were found locked. Dhal, who claimed prior approval from the state president, faced public embarrassment and alleged humiliation. He vowed to take the matter to national leadership, while the state president criticized his character and conduct.