Expelled Congress Leader Mohammed Moquim Unveils Name Options for New Odisha Party

Expelled Congress leader Mohammed Moquim unveils name options for new Odisha party

Cuttack: Expelled Congress leader and former Barabati-Cuttack MLA Mohammed Moquim on Tuesday revealed the name options for his new political party, which is set to be launched soon in Odisha. ‘Odisha Janata Congress’ or ‘Odisha Lok Congress’ under consideration According to sources, the Odisha-centric regional party, to be headed by Moquim, is likely to be named either Odisha Janata Congress or Odisha Lok Congress. However, the final decision on…

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By Our Correspondent BHUBANESWAR: Mohammed Moquim, the former MLA from Barabati-Cuttack, was expelled from the Congress party in December 2025 due to alleged anti-party activities. He has since announced plans to launch a new Odisha-centric regional political party, with a formal launch expected by the end of March 2026. Current Status Party details: The party is still in the planning stage. Moquim has shortlisted names like Odisha Janata Congre…

Moquim’s Post-Congress Move: Odisha To See New Regional Party By March-End; 2 Names Shortlisted

Cuttack: Former Barabati-Cuttack MLA Mohammed Moquim, recently expelled from Congress, on Tuesday indicated that he is moving forward with forming a regional party focused on Odisha, with discussions and groundwork now at a decisive stage. Possible names under consideration include “Odisha Janata Congress” or “Odisha Lok Congress.” “We will share all the details with the people of the state by the end of March. We have been consulting our suppor…