ROURKELA, April 14 -- A couple of days after former BJP leader Dilip Ray expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for expediting the works for a super speciality hospital and a second bridge over Brahmani river in Rourkela, Union Minister Jual Oram on Saturday urged Ray to return to the saffron party.

Ray's proposals have been accepted by PM Modi and soon work will begin on the second bridge on Brahmani river and a super speciality hospital, Oram said.

Oram further said, "After receiving payment details of the funds allocated for the concerned projects, Ray thanked the PM for expediting the work."

"As everything is clear now, I urge Ray to return and work for the BJP," said Oram.

Earlier on Thursday, Ray quoted PMO sources an...