Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has dismissed rumors about his health, which he claims have been spread by members of the BJP during the ongoing Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. Patnaik, who has been actively campaigning for the past month, asserted that he is in excellent health and has no medical conditions. He addressed a viral video showing his hand shaking, attributing it to exaggeration by a BJP Chief Minister. Patnaik emphasized his long tenure in politics, having led the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) for 27 years, and expressed confidence in winning a historic sixth term as Chief Minister. He also rejected allegations that VK Pandian, a former bureaucrat, takes decisions on his behalf, calling such claims nonsensical. Patnaik assured voters of continued governance and service, highlighting the BJD's various schemes and initiatives. He noted that the entire population of Balasore supports him and that there will be historic voting on June 1. Patnaik also mentioned that his campaign is blessed by Lord Jagannath.
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#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
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