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Naveen Patnaik

Naveen Patnaik is an Indian politician and the current Chief Minister of Odisha. He was born on October 16, 1946, in Cuttack, Odisha. He is the son of Biju Patnaik, a former Chief Minister of Odisha and a renowned Indian freedom fighter.

Patnaik started his career as a writer and was initially away from both politics and Odisha, but after his father's death, he entered politics. In 1998, he founded the political party, Biju Janata Dal, named after his father Biju Patnaik. The Party won the state election with the BJP as its alliance and formed the government in the state where Patnaik was elected chief minister.

He was first elected as Chief Minister of Odisha in 2000 and has been re-elected four consecutive times since then i.e., 13/05/2004, 21/05/2009, 21/05/2014, 29/05/2019, making him the longest-serving Chief Minister of the state.

Apart from his political career, Naveen Patnaik is also a prolific writer and has authored several books.

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naveen patnaik backs VK Pandian amid Waqf Bill row, warns BJD leaders against 'large' internal meetings

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 09, 2025, 20:31 (IST)

Naveen set to be elected unopposed as BJD president for 9th term

TNN / Apr 17, 2025, 22:10 (IST)

Rejecting Ayushman Bharat led to poll loss for Naveen, Kejriwal: Nadda

Apr 12, 2025, 00:13 (IST)

Bid to undermine legacy of sons of the soil: Naveen; BJP hits back

Apr 17, 2025, 22:10 (IST)

BJD claims govt appropriating past projects, BJP hits back

Apr 10, 2025, 23:52 (IST)

BJD neta elected unopposed as Kendrapada ZP vice-chairperson

Apr 12, 2025, 00:04 (IST)

Despite Naveen diktat, more BJD leaders speak out against Pandian

TNN / Apr 11, 2025, 23:34 (IST)

BJD internal rift widens over Waqf Bill controversy

Apr 05, 2025, 23:39 (IST)

Pandian wields undue influence in BJD: Patasani

Apr 12, 2025, 23:43 (IST)

Party being hijacked by a few, warns senior BJD MLA

Apr 14, 2025, 22:13 (IST)

Ex-MLA disputes Naveen’s claim on expulsion

Apr 10, 2025, 22:46 (IST)

BJD in turmoil over Waqf Bill vote: naveen patnaik urged to act against MP Sasmit Patra for voting in favour of legislation

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 05, 2025, 18:01 (IST)

Biju Janata Dal’s unclear stance on Waqf bill sparks internal debate

TNN / Apr 04, 2025, 13:52 (IST)

BJD faces internal conflict over the Waqf Bill, as party MPs show split voting. naveen patnaik's directive to oppose the Bill was unclear to members, causing confusion. Some leaders suspect a deal with BJP. The party awaits clarity from Patnaik. Opponents argue the Bill causes unnecessary government interference and erodes trust.

Blame game continues in BJD over Waqf Bill stand

TNN / Apr 08, 2025, 22:38 (IST)

Waqf voting row will be probed, action will be taken: Naveen

Apr 07, 2025, 22:38 (IST)

BJD’s lone Muslim MP in RS seeks answer from Naveen on Waqf Bill flip-flop

Apr 06, 2025, 22:17 (IST)

Khati Corner

Apr 13, 2025, 22:58 (IST)

'Time for lotus to bloom in Bengal': JP Nadda accuses Mamata of blocking Ayushman Bharat scheme

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 12, 2025, 11:11 (IST)

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for obstructing the Ayushman Bharat scheme, predicting a BJP victory in the state. Speaking in Odisha, Nadda cited Delhi and Odisha as examples where resistance to the scheme preceded electoral setbacks for opposing parties.