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Naveen Patnaik (Odia: [n̪ɔbin̪ pɔʈn̪ajk]; born 16 October 1946) is an Indian politician who served as the 14th Chief Minister of Odisha from 5 March 2000 to 12 June 2024. His 24-year reign is the second longest for a chief minister of any Indian state , after Pawan Kumar Chamling of Sikkim.
The just dethroned formidable chief minister of Odisha, who won every election since 2000, and ruled the state for an uninterrupted 24 years, was ousted by once friend and foe, the BJP,...
Jun 12, 2024 · After 24 years, Naveen Patnaik will no longer be at the helm of affairs in Odisha. Instead, for the first time, a BJP Chief Minister will lead the state government. The former Chief Minister was nothing but gracious in the defeat as he attended his successor’s swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday.
Jun 5, 2024 · After 24 years as Odisha's chief minister, Naveen Patnaik steps down, marking the end of an era. He led the state's transformation from post-cyclone recovery to a hub of aspiration. Unlike many, Patnaik focused on Odisha, not national politics.
Jun 4, 2024 · Naveen Patnaik: The man who initially lacked knowledge of Odia when he took over the leadership of the State, the first linguistically-based State in India, remained its Chief Minister for an...
Jun 5, 2024 · Naveen Patnaik resigns as Odisha Chief Minister after BJD's defeat in assembly elections, ending his 24-year rule.
5 days ago · advertisement. In the meeting, BJD chief Naveen Patnaik said, “Be the voice of 4.5 crore people of Odisha in the Parliament. We will be a very strong and vibrant opposition and will hold the Centre accountable on all important issues. The BJD MPs should raise all the issues pertaining to the state’s development in a befitting manner.
He didn’t know how to administer and govern. But in a sign of true political genius and resilience, Patnaik, 77 not only made Odisha his home but came to dominate its politics like no one else ...
Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) is the Chief Minister of Odisha and the President of Biju Janata Dal. Follow him on Twitter to get updates on his initiatives, policies, and achievements for the development of Odisha and its people.
Jun 23, 2024 · Naveen Patnaik, Indian politician and government official in Odisha (Orissa) state, eastern India. He was the founder and longtime president of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD; Biju People’s Party), a regional political party focused on Odisha.
