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'No idea why': Naveen Patnaik shrugs off Giriraj Singh's Bharat Ratna proposal

IndiaTimes Thursday, 26 December 2024
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' significant contributions to their states. Despite strained relationships between the BJD and BJP, BJD's Amar Patnaik welcomed Singh's statement, acknowledging Naveen Patnaik's dedicated service to Odisha.
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