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4mo ago

Naveen Patnaik Re-Elected as BJD President for Ninth Term

The veteran leader calls for a social media offensive to counter BJP narratives as internal dissent looms in the party's first opposition stint in 24 years.

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That Patnaik, at 78, remains the party’s choice for leadership underlines the failure to let the second rung of leadership evolve (PTI)
Former Odisha chief minister Naveen-Patnaik said that BJD lost the assembly polls last year with a narrow margin as it couldn’t effectively counter the false narrative (Filed photo)
Photo: ANI

Overview

  • Naveen Patnaik, 78, was unanimously re-elected as the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president for a record ninth consecutive term, unopposed.
  • Patnaik emphasized the need to counter BJP's 'false narratives,' urging party workers to strengthen their social media presence and utilize technology effectively.
  • The BJD, now in opposition after 24 years of governance, is grappling with internal unrest, highlighted by the absence of several senior leaders during the re-election meeting.
  • Patnaik described the party's 2000-2024 governance period as a 'golden age' and reaffirmed its commitment to Odisha's development and regional pride.
  • The party faces challenges in rebuilding cohesion, addressing dissent, and adapting its strategy to regain voter trust after its 2024 electoral losses.