Sambalpur: Sambalpuri cult song ‘Rangabati’ fame Jitendriya Haripal is all set to make his foray into politics in the ensuing Odisha polls.

The Padma Shri awardee will contest polls from Sambalpur as an Independent candidate.

He will contest polls from Sambalpur assembly or parliamentary segment.

Haripal is a popular face especially in the western part of the state.

Worth mentioning, Sambalpur will go to polls in the third phase on April 23.