BJD leader Lekhasri Samantsinghar, who was named the party's candidate from Odisha's Balasore constituency for the Lok Sabha elections, thanked BJD chief and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday.
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.
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.
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik met former India cricketer and ex-head coach Ravi Shastri during his visit to the state to attend the "MoU signing" event between 'Coaching Beyond' cricket academy.
In a major boost to Indian athletics and swimming, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, on Saturday inaugurated India's first Indoor Athletics Centre and Indoor Aquatic Centre at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. He also laid the foundation stone for the Indoor Diving Centre.
"An extensive discussion was held under the leadership of BJD President and Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik with the senior leaders of the Party today regarding the strategy for the upcoming Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections," a press release from the BJD General Secretary Manas Mangaraj stated.
PM Modi is all set to unveil development projects worth over Rs 19,600 crore in Chandikhole during his visit to the state. The projects are from sectors including oil and gas, railways, roads, transport and highways and atomic energy.
As per an official release from the Chief Minister's Office, "The bus terminal is set to be an important transit hub not only for the residents of the state but also for people of neighbouring states."