Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has accused Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik's aide, VK Pandian, of controlling Patnaik's actions, even claiming that Pandian manipulates Patnaik's hand movements. Sarma's allegations were based on a viral video showing Pandian moving Patnaik's hand. In response, Patnaik dismissed the claims, stating that the BJP is making non-issues into issues and that his health is perfectly fine. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also weighed in, suggesting a conspiracy behind the deterioration of Patnaik's health and promising an inquiry if the BJP wins in Odisha. Patnaik countered these claims, asserting that he is in excellent health and accusing the BJP of spreading rumors during the election period. The Election Commission has suspended the special secretary to the Odisha CM. Patnaik also mentioned that PM Modi has previously stated he is a good friend and could have simply called him to inquire about his health. Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized that Odisha's pride is associated with the CM.
Naveen Patnaik says his health is 'perfectly alright' and he has been campaigning for the past one month https://t.co/g5PPFb16GN
PM #Modi alleges #NaveenPatnaik '#health failing, there is conspiracy'; CM strongly rebuts claims https://t.co/zaDkYNjULK
#WATCH | On viral video showing his hand shaking, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik says, "It's no medical condition at all. It has been exaggerated for no reason by a BJP Chief Minister." https://t.co/Tm0SA4JUOR
#WATCH | "I face no health issues at all, I am in excellent health. I have been campaigning for the last month in a very hot season and I am fine." says Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik on questions being raised by BJP about his health https://t.co/pDf4Z66VnF
The Odisha chief minister slammed the BJP for 'spreading rumours' about his health during the ongoing elections @rupashreenanda https://t.co/qn5uByrBxZ https://t.co/BY3t0A5nG1
#ElectionsWithMC | “There are number of people in the #BJP spreading rumours about my bad health,” says #Odisha CM @Naveen_Odisha #PMModi #NaveenPatnaik #LokSabhaElections2024 https://t.co/gEMBHcAb5X
Odisha CM #NaveenPatnaik countered the rumours about his #health and said all #PMModi had to do was to pick up the telephone and ring him up to ask about his health. https://t.co/aGqmo70FKL
VIDEO | "He (PM Modi) has stated publicly before that I am his good friend. All he had to do was to pick up a telephone and ring me up and ask me about my health. This time there a number of people of the BJP from Odisha and Delhi who are spreading rumours about my health. Let me… https://t.co/qQ3oxqA0Qx
#BreakingNews | Orisha CM Naveen Patnaik responds to political attacks in response to PM raising questions on Patnaik's health @rupashreenanda shares more details Avantika Singh | #NaveenPatnaik #PMModi #OdishaCM https://t.co/pCj1vkQOt7
After we form our government in Odisha and give you an Odia CM, we will set up a special committee to enquire about how and why has Naveen Babu's health worsened over the past year. We will make the findings of that report public. - PM Shri @narendramodi Watch full video:… https://t.co/heBEsKNtTI
PM Modi hints at conspiracy behind Naveen Patnaik's 'deteriorating health' https://t.co/5oSxLExg4k
"Power grab by Pandian," claims BJP as a video of Naveen Patnaik's aide VK Pandian grabbing the trembling hands of Odisha CM & trying to hide it goes viral. Odisha's pride is associated with the CM: @himantabiswa slams VK Pandian @Sabyasachi_13 & @prathibhatweets with details. https://t.co/ucfRwc0Yp5
PM Modi's big remark on Odisha CM's health. @AishPaliwal with more details. #News #Odisha #ITVideo @nabilajamal_ https://t.co/cHxRsMRkih
BJP Will Probe Sudden Deterioration of Naveen Patnaik's Health After Winning in Odisha: PM Modi https://t.co/UMApvMYH9s
STORY | Is there any conspiracy behind deterioration of Naveen Patnaik's health, asks PM Modi READ: https://t.co/FeOHdNlnWX (PTI Photo) https://t.co/KytNY6TXcd
Every well wisher of Naveen Babu is worried at the sudden deterioration of his health in the last year. Is there any lobby behind this? After our Government is formed in Odisha, a special committee will be formed to investigate this issue and bring out the complete truth. https://t.co/dZFPKCizL5
If BJP forms govt in Odisha, panel will inquire reason behind deterioration of Naveen Patnaik's health: PM Modi
#BreakingNews: After #Odisha CM #NaveenPatnaik's video goes viral, #BJP attacks aide Pandiyan Meanwhile, EC suspends special secretary to Odisha CM News18's @rupashreenanda shares more with @JamwalNews18 https://t.co/NZxgHMZjdX
VIDEO | "I saw a video in the afternoon where VK Pandian was controlling Naveen Patnaik's hand while the latter was delivering an address. Naveen Patnaik sometimes forgets that he is Odisha's CM, he is an institution. If the CM's hand could be controlled by an ex-official, then… https://t.co/89LIoQB7cI
Watch: #HimantaSarma's 'Deeply Distressing' Video Of #VKPandian Moving #NaveenPatnaik's Hand Away https://t.co/XRLSR5Mrt0
VIDEO | "I believe the BJP, which is known to make non issues into issues, is discussing my hands. This will certainly not work," says Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) in response to a video posted by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's (@himantabiswa) X handle. https://t.co/WHTntXMAvG
#Assam chief minister #HimantaBiswaSarma lashed out at #Odisha CM #NaveenPatnaik's close aide and senior BJD leader #VKPandian, claiming that the ex-bureaucrat has held Patnaik captive and is controlling even the BJD leader's hand movements https://t.co/AgNiOgcDOz