"I want to thank our chief minister and our party president, Naveen Patnaik, sir for giving me a platform and an opportunity to serve the people of Aska Lok Sabha constituency," said Ranjita Sahu.
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Nabarangpur Lok Sabha candidate Pradeep Majhi on Friday praised Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for the developmental work in the state. He also exuded confidence in getting a good result for the BJD in the upcoming general election.
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Lambodar Nial thanked Odisha Chief Minister and BJD chief Naveen Patnaik for offering him the opportunity to contest from Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency.
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Sudam Marand, on Wednesday, expressed gratitude for being chosen as the party's candidate for the tribal-dominated Mayurbhanj constituency in the upcoming 2024 elections.
The Odisha CM, in his condolence message, said that Swami Smaranananda's teachings and messages to promote social well-being will continue to guide the people.
BJD leader and MLA, Snehangini Chhuria said, "The Party President will take feedback and on the basis of the survey, candidates will be finalised by Naveen Patnaik."
"BJD will contest in all 147 assembly constituencies and all 21 Lok Sabha constituencies with the support of people of Odisha and win more than three fourth seats under the leadership of Shri Naveen Patnaik," Das said in a post on 'X' on Friday.
In a major setback to the ruling party in Odisha ahead of the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, Mahtab announced his resignation from the primary membership of the party on Friday.
Mahtab, who has represented the Cuttack Lok Sabha constituency for six consecutive terms, stated, "I have sent my resignation letter to BJD president and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at 4 pm today."
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP and spokesperson Amar Patnaik on Wednesday said that his party is always prepared to face elections and people of Odisha will repose their faith in Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for the sixth time.