Bhubaneswar(19/04/2025):
Naveen Patnaik has been re-elected as the president of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) for the ninth consecutive term.
The announcement was made by Pratap Deb, the party's election officer, at the Sankha Bhawan in Bhubaneswar on Saturday.
Patnaik was the sole candidate who had filed his nomination for the position, solidifying his continued leadership of the party.
In his remarks, Patnaik emphasized the ongoing struggle for Odisha's rights and the importance of the state's dignity.
"The fight for Odisha's rights will continue.
The state's pride is paramount to us," he stated.
This re-election underscores Patnaik's enduring influence in politics and sets the stage for the party's future strategies and initiatives.