Stalin greets Naveen Patnaik, Jaganmohan Reddy

DMK President M K Stalin Friday greeted Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister-designate Y S Jaganmohan Reddy for their party's success in the assembly elections in the states.

Patnaik, whose BJD retained power in Odisha, will head the state for a record fifth time, while YSRCP leader Reddy will lead the southern state for the first time.

"I extend my heartiest congratulations to Naveen Patnaik for being re-elected as Chief Minister of Odisha for the fifth time," Stalin said in a tweet.

"I have no doubt that the state of Odisha will prosper immensely from his political leadership and experience. @Naveen_Odisha," he added.

Similarly, Stalin took to Twitter to laud his 'friend' Reddy for the Andhra leader's "fantastic performance".

"I congratulate my friend and the Andhra Chief Minister-elect @ysjagan for his fantastic performance in the Parliament and Assembly elections."