Call from Kamal NathMr. Patnaik has already received a phone call from Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath inviting him to Ms. Gandhi’s meeting. Both Mr. Patnaik and Mr. Nath studied in Doon school. Patnaik can go either way, though his first preference will be the NDA if it will be able to form the next government. This will help him because the BJP, which is likely to emerge as the main Opposition in the State, will be in his side. He, however, may extend support to the UPA if the NDA falls short of numbers,” said political analyst Rabi Das.

Source: The Hindu May 16, 2019 20:15 UTC