Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, who recently lost the Kantabanji assembly seat to BJP MLA Laxman Bag, has taken on a new role as the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Odisha Assembly after 24 years. Patnaik, president of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), expressed his commitment to continue working for the people of Odisha. In a notable interaction, Patnaik greeted Bag, acknowledging his defeat with a gracious remark. BJD Vice President Prasanna Acharya has been appointed as the deputy leader of the legislature party, expressing gratitude for Patnaik's confidence in him.
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VIDEO | "My party and I will continue working, naturally, for the people of Odisha," says Odisha Assembly LoP and BJD president Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha). (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvqRQz) https://t.co/RLwgOOQeEj
After 24 years, former CM #NaveenPatnaik takes new role; appointed LoP in #OdishaAssembly https://t.co/k5YRS8Tny7
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Former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik came face-to-face with BJP MLA Laxman Bag who defeated him from Kantabanji assembly seat https://t.co/AvqWt6jjm1
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