The president of Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Naveen Patnaik, pays floral tribute to his father and the former Prime Minister of Odisha, Biju Patnaik, in his anniversary of death, in Bhubaneswar on April 17, 2025. | Photo credit: PTI
The opposition leader (LOP) at the Odisha Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, on Thursday (April 17, 2025) presented his nomination documents for the position of president of BJD in Sankha Bhawan in Bhubaneswar.
He was the only candidate for the position.
Mr. Patnaik has been elected as president of BJD eight consecutive times since the beginnings in 1997.
He was last chosen for the position in February 2020.
Mr. Patnaik presented his nomination documents in the 28th anniversary of the death of his father Biju Patnaik, after whom the Regional Party is appointed, Biju Janata Dal.
Without directly appointing BJP, Mr. Patnaik said: “Now some people are making deliberate attempts to degrade the contribution and sacrifice of our great children. Attempts are also made to change the story. But they should remember in the canned experiment expert that anyone wants.”
After presenting the documents, Patnaik said that the BJD government from 2000 to 2024 had achieved significant development for Odisha and has brought recognition to the State nationally and internationally.
Published – April 17, 2025 01:11 PM IST