Bhubaneswar, Jan. 27 -- Expelled Congress leader Mohammed Moquim on Tuesday indicated that he is in the process of forming a new political party in Odisha, stating that discussions and preparations have reached a decisive stage.

Addressing the media, Moquim said the proposed political outfit is likely to be named either Odisha Janata Congress or Odisha Lok Congress. He added that efforts are underway to give the initiative a concrete shape and asserted that the party would be Odisha-centric, committed to working in the interest of the people of the state.

"Preparations are ongoing, and we are meeting leaders and people from various sections of society. The process has reached a crucial phase," Moquim said. He added that the new party wo...