Page 2 - Latest Updates on Naveen Patnaik
Naveen Patnaik likely to become leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly
Patnaik served as the CM of Odisha five consecutive times. If Patnaik takes on the role of LoP, the party may elect a deputy leader to handle day-to-day activities in the Assembly
 "Naveen Patnaik likely to become leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly")
Will ensure medical help to boy suffering from rare disease: Odisha CM
Majhi also told officials concerned to provide Rs 30,000 from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to his family members, according to an official statement
 "Will ensure medical help to boy suffering from rare disease: Odisha CM")
News updates: US Fed leaves interest rates unchanged at 5.25%-5.5% again
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 "News updates: US Fed leaves interest rates unchanged at 5.25%-5.5% again")
Swearing-in of first BJP govt in Odisha on June 12, say party leaders
While the BJP central leadership is yet to zero in on any leader for the CM post, Odisha party president Manmohan Samal asked reporters to wait for two more days for a clear picture to emerge
'We have nothing to be ashamed of': Outgoing CM Patnaik tells BJD MLAs
Patnaik, who also heads the BJD as its president, said that his party has served the people of Odisha for the last 24 years and would continue to work for the state
 "'We have nothing to be ashamed of': Outgoing CM Patnaik tells BJD MLAs")
Congress takes dig at BJD, YSRCP after parties face crushing defeats
The BJP on Tuesday stormed to power in Odisha by dethroning the BJD which has been in power for the last 24 years. The BJD drew a blank in the Lok Sabha polls
 "Congress takes dig at BJD, YSRCP after parties face crushing defeats")
Naveen Patnaik resigns as CM day after BJP wins Odisha Assembly elections
Naveen Patnaik's resignation comes after his party, BJD, managed to secure only about 50 seats, falling significantly short of the majority mark of 74 seats in the 147-member Assembly
 "Naveen Patnaik resigns as CM day after BJP wins Odisha Assembly elections")
LS polls: 37.64% turnout till 1 pm in 6 LS, 42 assembly seats in Odisha
A total of 66 candidates are in the fray in the Lok Sabha seats, while 394 nominees are contesting the assembly segments in the fourth and last phase of simultaneous polls in the eastern state
 "LS polls: 37.64% turnout till 1 pm in 6 LS, 42 assembly seats in Odisha")
Odisha CM refutes Modi's health probe claim: 'A simple call would suffice'
PM Modi in Odisha's Baripada questioned if a conspiracy behind CM Naveen Patnaik's declining health, hinting at a viral video showing Patnaik's aide steadying his trembling hand at a rally
LS polls: 'In good health, campaigning,' says Naveen Patnaik to PM Modi
Patnaik's statement came hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi in three back-to-back election rallies stated that the Odisha Chief Minister was not in a state to do his routine duties
Lord Jagannath remark: Why Sambit Patra is seeking atonement with 'upvaas'
BJP's Sambit Patra caused uproar by suggesting Lord Jagannath is a devotee of PM Modi. Patra apologised, vowing to observe fasting as penance amidst ongoing elections
 "Lord Jagannath remark: Why Sambit Patra is seeking atonement with 'upvaas'")
LS polls: BJP has won 310 seats after 5 phases of voting, says Shah
HM Shah also alleged that Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is leaving no stone unturned to "loot mineral resources" of the state
 "LS polls: BJP has won 310 seats after 5 phases of voting, says Shah")
Naveen Patnaik's entry sows seeds of hope in migration-hit Kantabanji
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is contesting from the seat, in addition to his traditional Hinjili constituency in Ganjam, which too suffers from migration
 "Naveen Patnaik's entry sows seeds of hope in migration-hit Kantabanji")
People of Odisha have decided to give rest to Naveen Patnaik: JP Nadda
People greeted the BJP president and showered petals on him from buildings on either side of the road, while BJP workers participating in the roadshow waved party flags and raised slogans
 "People of Odisha have decided to give rest to Naveen Patnaik: JP Nadda")
Lok Sabha polls fourth phase highlights: Voter turnout for assmebly polls reaches 62.7% by 7pm
Lok Sabha elections live: Voting is underway in 96 LS seats across 10 states. Andhra Pradesh and Odisha also have their assembly polls scheduled today
 "Lok Sabha polls fourth phase highlights: Voter turnout for assmebly polls reaches 62.7% by 7pm")
LS polls: Temple narrative not a guarantee for victory in Odisha elections
Voters in Puri, Sambalpur say local issues, poll dynamics matter
 "LS polls: Temple narrative not a guarantee for victory in Odisha elections")
LS polls: Opposition remembers people only during elections, says Patnaik
Taking a dig, he said BJP's 'double-engine' has run out of fuel in many states while the 'Naveen engine' was continuing to run for 24 years without fail
 "LS polls: Opposition remembers people only during elections, says Patnaik")
Fiscal prudent Odisha faces many challenges on socioeconomic front
In last decade, it has consistently remained a revenue-surplus state, allowing govt to invest in asset generation, introduce welfare schemes. But its socio-economic indicators leave much to be desired
 "Fiscal prudent Odisha faces many challenges on socioeconomic front")
LS polls: Odisha CM Patnaik files nomination from Kantabanji Assembly seat
Kantabanji seat was last won by Congress candidate SS Saluja
 "LS polls: Odisha CM Patnaik files nomination from Kantabanji Assembly seat")
LS polls: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik to contest from two Assembly seats
Patnaik in 2019 assembly elections had also contested from two seats
