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CM Mohan Majhi takes grievance hearing to Sambalpur, takes dig at Naveen Patnaik • Apr. 22, 2025, 5:47 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Naveen Patnaik returns to BJD helm for 9th term, flags ‘Odisha rights’ to counter BJP’s ‘Odia Asmita’ • Apr. 20, 2025, 5:52 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Named BJD president for 9th term, Naveen Patnaik urges party workers to expose BJP’s ‘false narrative’ • Apr. 20, 2025, 5:52 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Naveen Patnaik struggles to soothe Waqf Bill tempers, BJD leaders slam ‘outside forces’ • Apr. 9, 2025, 3:30 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Under attack, Naveen Patnaik says he will look into BJD MPs’ split voting on the Waqf Bill in the Rajya Sabha • Apr. 8, 2025, 5:30 AM ET (The Hindu)

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Born October 16, 1946 (age 78) • Cuttack • India
Political Affiliation Biju Janata Dal

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