Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday announced that he will forgo the salary and allowances recently increased for the Leader of the Opposition, as passed by the Odisha Legislative Assembly.
The BJD Chief was admitted to SUM Ultimate Medicare, Bhubaneswar, on Sunday, owing to dehydration. After his discharge, Patnaik returned to his residence, Naveen Niwas, where he is expected to rest and recover.
Patnaik, who is the leader of the opposition in the Odisha assembly, hit out at the BJP government, saying that three girls of the state died within a month due to an "apathetic" administration that failed to hear their screams at every turn.
Former Odisha Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Odisha Assembly Naveen Patnaik on Saturday expressed condolences over the death of a 15-year-old girl who succumbed to burn injuries while undergoing treatment at AIIMS in the national capital, after she was allegedly set
Former CM Naveen Patnaik has severely criticised the ruling BJP government in the state after a young girl was allegedly set on fire by miscreant in Puri district.
Former Odisha Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, was discharged from Mumbai's Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital on Monday, following a successful surgery.
Taking to 'X', Naveen Patnaik shared a heartfelt video and wrote, "On the occasion of the holy Rath Yatra, I extend my best wishes to everyone. Jai Jagannath."
Former Odisha Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition in the state assembly, Naveen Patnaik, on Monday mourned the passing of Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88.