Naveen Patnaik
Naveen Patnaik is an Indian politician and the Chief Minister of Odisha, serving since 2000. He is the leader of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), a regional political party in Odisha. Known for his administrative skills, Patnaik has focused on various developmental initiatives in the state, including poverty alleviation, infrastructure development, and women's empowerment. His leadership has contributed to significant improvements in Odisha's socio-economic indicators.
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Nitish Kumar is also in line to break the record of Odisha's Naveen Patnaik for the longest-serving chief minister in India.
'Nirantar' Nitish Kumar: Why 'Sushasan Babu' remains Bihar's most indispensable leader | India News
India· 2025-11-20
Naveen Patnaik, former chief minister of Odisha, reflects on M. S. Swaminathan's legacy in the fight against hunger.
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United Kingdom· 2025-10-26
Former Odisha chief minister and leader of opposition Naveen Patnaik appealed for calm and harmony.
Cuttack bandh: 36-hour curfew, internet banned; city on edge after violent clashes - Key points | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-06
Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik was also approached for support for the NDA candidate.
Rajnath reaches out to DMK, TMC, BJD for consensus on VP nominee | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-19
Leader of opposition Naveen Patnaik condoled the girl's death.
‘She set herself ablaze’: Puri girl airlifted to AIIMS Delhi dies two weeks later; cops say ‘no one was involved’ in twist to burn case | Bhubaneswar NewsIndia· 2025-08-03
Former CM Naveen Patnaik condemned the rising crimes against women in Odisha and expressed his anguish over the incident.
Odisha shocker: Miscreants set 15-year-old girl on fire, in critical condition | Bhubaneswar NewsIndia· 2025-07-19
Former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik urged Foreign Minister S Jaishankar to personally intervene in the matter.
Families anxious over safety of Indians kidnapped in the countryUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-09
Naveen Patnaik expressed shock at the incident and condemned the assault on the senior officer.
Odisha BMC Officer Assault: Kicked, punched, dragged by collar in front of staff: Odisha bureaucrat assaulted over phone call with BJP leader; officers go on 'mass leave' |India· 2025-07-01
Naveen Patnaik, the former Odisha chief minister, criticized the current administration’s failure to ensure safety during the Rath Yatra.
Jagannath Rath Yatra stampede: Eye witnesses recall horror; ex-CM Patnaik blames 'incompetence' for deaths - top developments | India NewsIndia· 2025-06-29
Naveen Patnaik was accused by JP Nadda of blocking the Ayushman Bharat scheme out of ego.
'Time for lotus to bloom in Bengal': JP Nadda accuses Mamata of blocking Ayushman Bharat scheme | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-12
Naveen Patnaik is the president of the Biju Janata Dal and is urged to take disciplinary action against MP Sasmit Patra.
BJD in turmoil over Waqf Bill vote: Naveen Patnaik urged to act against MP Sasmit Patra for voting in favour of legislation | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-05
Naveen Patnaik was the chief minister during VK Pandian's last term as a bureaucrat.
Naveen Patnaik aide’s wife Sujata Rout Karthikeyan takes voluntary retirement from IAS, fuels buzz of political plunge | Bhubaneswar NewsIndia· 2025-03-30
Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik argued against disincentivising states that successfully reduced population growth.
CMs rally against Centre's proposed population-based delimitation | Chennai NewsIndia· 2025-03-22
Naveen Patnaik also addressed the meeting virtually, calling for an inclusive approach.
In Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin’s fair delimitation push, a ‘Sword of Damocles’ warning rings loud from ally | Chennai NewsIndia· 2025-03-22
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik praised Kohli’s leadership.
‘Virat victory’: Political leaders hail Team India’s triumph over Pakistan in Champions Trophy 2025India· 2025-02-23
