Naveen files nomination for BJD president's post

Image
Press Trust of India Bhubaneswar
Last Updated : Feb 26 2016 | 4:13 PM IST
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today filed nomination paper for the election to the post of president of BJD of which he is the founder.
Senior BJD leader and minister Bikram Keshari Arukha filed two sets of nomination papers on behalf of Patnaik before the returning officer PK Deb at the party headquarters here. Arukh filed the papers with ten proposers.
Patnaik is all set to be elected as the BJD president for the sixth consecutive time unopposed. The election results will be announced on Sunday.
"I have received only one nomination paper from Naveen Patnaik for the post of party president so far, returning officer Deb said.
(REOP CES3)
Stating that he and BJD workers are 'sevaks'
(servants) of the people, the chief minister said "We should have this sevak attitude while we go to people during the panchayat polls."
"The grass root level workers are the backbone of BJD. I have my doors open for them all the time," he said adding parties rejected by the people several times cannnot tamper with its image.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Feb 26 2016 | 4:13 PM IST

Next Story