The Jana Congress was formed in 1966 when Harekrushna Mahatab (former Orissa Chief Minister) left the Indian National Congress.
After the 1967 elections the Jana Congress took part in a coalition government in the state together with Swatantra Party.
In the 1971 and 1974 state elections the Jana Congress fared badly, and could only win a single seat.
In 1977 the Jana Congress merged into the Janata Party.
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