The BJD was defeated and the 24-year-long reign of Naveen Patnaik as chief minister of Odisha ... without a single MP in the Lok Sabha for the first time since it was formed.

Former Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal supremo Naveen Patnaik, known for his restrained ... BJD has won elections consecutively for five times.” “During past 24 years, BJD Government ...

Six months post BJD's electoral defeat in Odisha, Naveen Patnaik cited the party's failure to counter BJP's false narratives as the main reason. On BJD's 28th foundation day, Patnaik emphasized ...

With BJD Supremo and Leader of Opposition Naveen ... day on Thursday, Patnaik once again faced the same question from journalists about his successor. And, his answer was at best diplomatic. “I am ...

Image Source : PTI (FILE) Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Bharat Ratna: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief and former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik gave a reserved response to Union ...

as many as 82 members are first-time MLAs. Doubling down on his attack on the BJP, he said that the skyrocketing prices of essential items are the BJP government's biggest contribution to the people ...

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief and former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed surprise at Union Minister Giriraj Singh's proposal to award him the Bharat Ratna, saying, "I have no idea why.

BJD chief Naveen Patnaik on Thursday said Union Home Minister ... Asked about his successor, Patnaik said, “Well, I am here for a long time. I have not thought about this." He claimed the BJP came to ...

Naveen Patnaik, BJD chief, has given a reserved response regarding Union Minister Giriraj Singh's proposal for awarding Bharat Ratna to him and Bihar's Nitish Kumar. Singh praised both leaders ...

Patnaik, the former CM of Odisha, was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the BJD's 28th foundation day function.

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday (December 25, 2024) said that the Bharat Ratna should be conferred upon Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik.

Similarly, Naveen Patnaik has been a stalwart leader in Odisha. Leaders like them merit recognition with the Bharat Ratna," Singh declared. The comment, however, comes amid persistent political ...