Naveen Patnaik
14th Chief Minister of Odisha
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Naveen Patnaik is an Indian statesman, politician and writer serving as the current and 15th Chief Minister of Odisha representing the Hinjili Assembly constituency since 2000. He is the longest-serving chief minister of Odisha and as of 2024, one of the longest-serving chief ministers of any Indian state, holding the post for over two decades, and only the second Indian chief Minister after Pawan Chamling to win five consecutive terms as Chief Minister of an Indian state. He is the first president of the Biju Janata Dal since 1997.
He served as the Union Minister of Steel and Mines from 1998 to 2000 and a member of the Lok Sabha from Aska from 1997 to 2000.
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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik to contest from two assembly seatsNaveen Patnaik contests from Kantabanji in addition to Hinjili. 5th list reveals BJD candidates in Western Odisha, including turncoats, dropped MLAs, and women candidates. Patnaik aims to secure..IndiaTimes - Published | |
I will try my best to wrest Puri assembly seat from BJP: BJD nominee Sunil MohantySunil Mohanty, son of BJD heavyweight, debuts in Puri politics. Aiming to continue Naveen Patnaik's work, focus on tourism, and boost infrastructure development for the constituency.IndiaTimes - Published | |
'The Master': This class 5 passout makes netas feel they're a cut above the restGiridhari Barik, the renowned tailor in Odisha, has crafted bespoke clothes for politicians and various personalities for 40 years. From Biju Babu to CM Naveen Patnaik, his clientele includes a wide..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Lekhasri, BJP leader and bitter critic of Naveen Patnaik, joins BJDEx-BJP critic Lekhasri joins BJD, may contest Balasore LS. Naveen Patnaik praised. BJP unaffected by her exit. BJD and BJP field turncoats in several seats for elections.IndiaTimes - Published | |
Sai joins BJP; 5th BJD MLA to switch to saffron campOdisha MLA Ramesh Chandra Sai's move from BJD to BJP marks the fifth legislator to switch parties under CM Naveen Patnaik's leadership. The shift also includes two MPs. Sai cited personal reasons for..IndiaTimes - Published | |
3-time ex-Congress MLA Surendra Bhoi joins BJD in OdishaFormer Congress MLA Surendra Singh Bhoi joined BJD and may contest for Balangir Lok Sabha seat against BJP's Sangeeta Singhdeo. He praised CM Naveen Patnaik's leadership.IndiaTimes - Published | |
BJD list out: CM to contest for 6th term; Birla ex-exec for Lok SabhaOdisha CM Naveen Patnaik to seek a sixth term from Hinjili, BJD unveils candidates for 15 Lok Sabha and 72 assembly seats for upcoming polls in four phases between May 13 and June 1. Notable candidates..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'We have concerns ... ': Odisha BJP chief rules out alliance with Naveen Patnaik's BJDIndiaTimes - Published | |
BJD mined Rs 340 crore from Aditya Birla Group, Jindal coOdisha's Naveen Patnaik-led BJD received Rs 944 crore in donations via bonds, with contributions from various companies including Aditya Birla Group, Grasim Industries, and Jindal Stainless Ltd among..IndiaTimes - Published | |
No decision yet on BJP-BJD pact: Amit ShahAmit Shah's uncertain stance on BJP-BJD Odisha coalition, hopeful for BJP's success with people's support for Modi. Mention of government formation goal, discussions with Naveen Patnaik, V K Pandian's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Not to win elections, but for ... ': What Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik's close aide said on BJD's possible alliance with BJPIndiaTimes - Published | |
Two BJD candidates file nomination for Rajya Sabha polls, suspense over third seatDebashish Samantray and Subhasish Kuntia on Tuesday officially submitted their nomination papers as candidates of the ruling BJD for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Odisha on February 27. In the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Amid religious fervour, CM Naveen dedicates Puri project to devoteesAmid reverberation of Vedic hymns and Jai Jagannath chants, Puri Jagannath dham, one of the four holy dhams of India, was teeming with tens of thousands of people as Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik..IndiaTimes - Published | Jagannath Heritage Corridor project in Puri to open for public today: All you need to knowSchools in Odisha will also remain shut today in view of the inauguration of the Srimandir Parikrama Project. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has declared a government holiday in the state to witness the..DNA - Published |
Observe Puri temple project’s opening with joy, devotion: Odisha CMAs Odisha gears up for grand inauguration of Shree Mandira Parikrama Prakalpa (heritage corridor project) on Wednesday, which is considered as the Naveen Patnaik government’s biggest ever..IndiaTimes - Published | Puri soaks in religious fervour ahead of Shree Mandira Parikrama project openingSounds of chanting of mantras and Vedic hymns reverberated the air around the Puri Jagannath Temple with a three-day ‘Maha Yajna’ (sacred fire ritual) beginning on Monday as the forerunner of the..IndiaTimes - Published |
BJP asks Odisha CM to act on his commitment to make Padampur a districtBJP leader Pradip Purohit on Saturday submitted a memorandum to Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik through Suresh Mahapatra, chief advisor to chief minister’s office (CMO), asking the chief..IndiaTimes - Published | Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik to lay foundation stone of Bhubaneswar Metro project on January 1Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will lay the foundation stone for the Bhubaneswar Metro project on January 1, 2024. The project was announced on April 1, 2023, and the Detailed Project Report has..IndiaTimes - Published |
Odisha CM Patnaik approves special battalion for Sri Jagannath temple's securityOdisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik approves Special Security Battalion for Sri Jagannath Temple in Puri. Battalion will provide foolproof security, crowd management, and devotee facilitation. The..IndiaTimes - Published | Odisha CM to inaugurate Odia University campus by January last weekChief minister Naveen Patnaik will inaugurate the newly created Odia University's campus at Satyabadi in Puri district near the famous Bana Vidyalaya. The campus, designed with Odia alphabets, is a..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Never eaten beef nor...': YouTuber Kamiya Jani clarifies amid Jagannath temple visit row; check postJani, the founder of Curly Tales and a food blogger, posted a video on her Instagram platform a day after Opposition Congress demanded an apology from Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and a cultural..DNA - Published | 'Congress will form government in Odisha' says Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee President Sarat PatnaikSarat Patnaik, President of Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee, predicts that Congress will form the government in Odisha, ending the 24-year rule of Naveen Patnaik and his BJD party. He accuses the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Won't fight polls, will toil for BJD: Naveen Patnaik's aide VK PandianVK Pandian, Naveen Patnaik's trusted aide, announced that he will not contest the 2024 Lok Sabha or assembly elections. He expressed his commitment to support Naveen Patnaik and the BJD in all 147..IndiaTimes - Published | Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan writes to Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik seeking compensation for people displaced by Rengali damUnion minister Dharmendra Pradhan writes to Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik seeking proper rehabilitation and compensation for 13,000 people displaced by the Rengali dam project in Angul and..IndiaTimes - Published |
Who is VK Pandian, the ex-IAS officer who has joined BJD in presence of Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik?A close aide of CM Naveen Patnaik for over a decade, Pandian was given the rank of a Cabinet minister in the state government, after his voluntary retirement as an IAS officer.DNA - Published | Humble millets emerging as hope for future: NaveenThe chief minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik, emphasized the promotion of millets for the benefit of rain-fed farmers in the region. He inaugurated the International Convention on Millets and expressed..IndiaTimes - Published |
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik flags off special pilgrimage train for elderlyOdisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has flagged off a special pilgrimage train for the elderly, as part of an initiative by the state tourism department. The train will take 961 elderly pilgrims from..IndiaTimes - Published | Odisha to spend Rs 2,000 crore to create disaster resilient infrastructureThe Odisha government plans to spend over Rs 2,000 crore on creating disaster-resilient infrastructure in the state. The Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik, highlighted the importance of resilient..IndiaTimes - Published |
Day after VRS, Naveen Patnaik aide gets Cabinet rankFormer IAS officer VK Pandian has been appointed as the chairman of the 5T and Nabin Odisha programs in Odisha, with the rank of a cabinet minister. Pandian, who took voluntary retirement, will work..IndiaTimes - Published | Who is V K Pandian, IAS officer who got Cabinet rank a day after voluntary retirement?IAS officer of over 20 years, VK Pandian was serving as the private secretary of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.DNA - Published |
Trusted Patnaik secretary Pandian takes voluntary retirement, big role in BJD likelyVK Pandian, a trusted secretary and IAS officer to Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, has taken voluntary retirement, fueling speculation about his entry into politics. Pandian, who has been in the..IndiaTimes - Published | Odisha CM’s principal secretary takes voluntary retirement, will he join politics?VK Pandian, principal secretary to Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, has been granted voluntary retirement by the Centre. Speculation has been rife that Pandian, a powerful bureaucrat in the state,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik announces Rs 1.5 crore cash award for javelin star Kishore JenaChief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced a cash award of Rs 1.5 crore for javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena from the state who has bagged a silver at the ongoing Asian Games.DNA - Published | Naveen pushed for women' reservation bill, says BJDBJD leaders have welcomed the Centre's decision to table a bill reserving one-third of seats for women in Parliament and state legislatures. They highlight that CM Naveen Patnaik had previously sought..IndiaTimes - Published |
Author, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik's sister Gita Mehta passes away at 80Eminent author and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's elder sister Gita Mehta died at her Delhi residence on Saturday due to old age ailments.DNA - Published | Shah applauds Patnaik for battling Maoists in OdishaUnion home minister Amit Shah on Saturday praised Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik for the state’s efforts in battling Naxalites and its role in disaster preparedness, before urging BJP cadres in a..IndiaTimes - Published |
23 years, 139 days: Naveen Patnaik now country’s 2nd-longest serving CM after ChamlingIndiaTimes - Published | Odisha cabinet recommends proposal to Centre for inclusion of Saora language in Constitution’s 8th scheduleThe state cabinet led by chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday recommended a proposal to the Centre for inclusion of Saora language in the 8th schedule of the Constitution of India.IndiaTimes - Published |
Naveen Patnaik, KCR, Mayawati, Badal not invited to June 23 meeting of opposition parties: JD(U)Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) – one of the main hosts of the opposition parties’ meeting on June 23 – on Wednesday said that regional satraps like Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik (BJD), his Telangana..IndiaTimes - Published | Naveen Patnaik siding with fascism, BJD unofficially with BJP: TMCIndiaTimes - Published |
Coramandel Express accident: M K Stalin dials Naveen Patnaik, deputes panel to oversee rescue of TamilsIndiaTimes - Published | Dharmendra Pradhan urges Naveen Patnaik to restore DBT for social security pensionUnion Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday wrote a letter to chief minister Naveen Patnaik urging him to reconsider the recent decision of the state government to disburse monthly social security..IndiaTimes - Published |
BJD to attend inauguration of new Parliament buildingThe Naveen Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday said its MPs will attend the inauguration of the new building of Parliament on Sunday. The BJD announcement came shortly after 19 opposition..IndiaTimes - Published | Odisha cabinet reshuffle: Three new ministers join CM Naveen Patnaik's governmentThe minor reshuffle in Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik's cabinet comes after two ministers of Patnaik cabinet resigned and one minister was assassinated recently.DNA - Published |
Jagan Mohan Reddy, Naveen Patnaik crucial for govt to get Delhi services bill past Rajya SabhaThe NDA currently has a strength of 110 in the House and it can add a few more by filling the two vacancies of nominated members. Even then, it will still be eight short of the majority mark in the..IndiaTimes - Published | Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik expecting Modi's return in 2024? Remark hints at thatOdisha CM Naveen Patnaik appeared to predict on Thursday the outcome of the 2024 LS polls, saying to the possible chagrin of other non-BJP parties that he hoped PM Modi would visit Puri in the next..IndiaTimes - Published |
BJD to contest LS polls on its own, says Naveen PatnaikOdisha chief minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik on Thursday said his party will contest the 2024 Lok Sabha polls on its own, as it has “always” done. Patnaik made the..IndiaTimes - Published | Not going to be part of third front: Naveen PatnaikIndiaTimes - Published |
BJD to go solo in Lok Sabha polls 2024: Naveen PatnaikOdisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday ruled out the possibility of a 'third front' being formed to contest the next year's Lok Sabha elections. The Chief Minister, who is in Delhi, was..IndiaTimes - Published | Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi to meet Sharad Pawar and Uddhav in Mumbai on May 11Bihar CM, and his deputy Tejashwi Yadav will meet Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray during their Mumbai visit on Thursday, a JD (U) MLC..IndiaTimes - Published |
