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3mo ago

Naveen Patnaik Poised for Unopposed Re-Election as BJD President

The former Odisha CM files his nomination for a record ninth term, coinciding with tributes to his father, Biju Patnaik, on his death anniversary.

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Biju Janata Dal president Naveen Patnaik pays floral tribute to his father and former Odisha chief minister Biju Patnaik on his death anniversary in Bhubaneswar on April 17 (PTI)
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Overview

  • Naveen Patnaik filed his nomination for BJD president on April 17, 2025, at Sankha Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, with no challengers for the post.
  • The official declaration of Patnaik's unopposed re-election is expected on April 19, following procedural formalities.
  • The nomination coincided with the 28th death anniversary of Biju Patnaik, the party's founder and a former Odisha chief minister, with tributes paid at Biju Patnaik Park.
  • Patnaik criticized the BJP-led Odisha government for allegedly undermining his father's legacy and altering historical narratives, prompting a rebuttal from BJP state president Manmohan Samal.
  • The BJD's ongoing six-phase organizational election has finalized district and state council members, with the next step being the selection of state executive members.