In a dramatic turn of events, the much-anticipated political entry of renowned Odia Jatra (theatre) personality Ananta Narayan Dhal, popularly known as Nandu Babu, into the Congress party was stalled on Wednesday at the gate of Congress Bhawan in Bhubaneswar.

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Though posters were up, supporters had gathered, and Nandu Babu had already arrived in full readiness to join the party, the Congress Bhawan gates were found locked.

To add to the intrigue, police were deployed at the venue, effectively stopping Nandu Babu from entering the premises. It is said that Odisha PCC President Bhakta Charan Das was missing from the scene and allegedly locked the premises before making a quiet exit.

The incident has sparked controv

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