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Naveen Patnaik
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- Born 16 October 1946
- Age 78
- Birth Place Cuttack, Orissa, British India
- Profession Politician, Writer
- Political Party Biju Janata Dal (since 1997)
- In Office 14th Chief Minister Of Odisha 5 March 2000 - 11 June 2024, Union Minister Of Mines, Government Of India 19 March 1998 - 4 March 2000, Member Of Parliament, Lok Sabha 12 April 1997 - 4 March 2000
- Residence Naveen Nivas,, Aerodrome Road, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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Naveen Patnaik BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 20 Jan 2025
Naveen Patnaik is the current Chief Minister of Odisha and is considered one of the key veteran leaders in the country. Born on October 16, 1946, in Cuttack, Odisha, Patnaik is the son of the legendary Biju Patnaik, a former Chief Minister of Odisha. Patnaik's experience as the Chief Minister of Odi...
Naveen Patnaik PERSONAL LIFE
| Father | Biju Patnaik |
| Mother | Gyan Patnaik |
| Spouse | no value |
| Education | Kirori Mal College, Delhi (BA) |
POSITIONS HELD BY Naveen Patnaik
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Chief Minister of Odisha | 5 March 2000 - Present |
| Member of the Fourteenth Odisha Legislative Assembly | 19 May 2009 - 18 May 2014 |
| Member of the Fifteenth Odisha Legislative Assembly | 18 May 2014 - Present |
| Member of the Thirteenth Odisha Legislative Assembly | 15 May 2004 - 19 May 2009 |
| Member of the Twelfth Odisha Legislative Assembly | 29 February 2000 - 6 February 2004 |
NAVEEN PATNAIK NEWS
‘Demeaning, humiliating’: BJD’s Rajya Sabha MP shoots off scathing letter to party chief Naveen Patnaik
November 25, 2025 5:40 pm
Questioning the style of functioning of the party, Samantaray appealed to Patnaik to thwart the attempt being made to weaken the BJD.
In blow to BJD, key face crosses over to BJP as Patnaik hits campaign trail
November 04, 2025 10:48 am
The BJD's IT cell head and MP Amar Patnaik's defection is seen as the BJP's calculated move, which held his induction to counter Naveen Patnaik’s Nuapada bypoll push
Questions over his health and succession plan become louder, Naveen Patnaik defiant: ‘Will serve till the end’
October 17, 2025 6:55 am
BJD sources say Patnaik’s words are a clear indication that he intends to remain at the helm of the party. The messaging is also significant amid recent dissent among some leaders over certain decisions.
BJD launches annual padyatra, struggles for momentum in chief Naveen Patnaik’s absence
October 09, 2025 7:07 pm
Usually held from October 2, the padayatra was delayed by a week this year due to the festive season. Comes as the party attempts to energise grassroot cadre.
The limitations of 21st century virtues
September 21, 2025 7:10 am
Perhaps it’s time to rest the idea that authenticity is a God given divine right to “live your truth”. And turn back, to celebrate compromise, tact and maturity instead.
BJD says it will oppose a Bihar-like SIR in Odisha
August 20, 2025 7:14 am
Though there has been no communication from the Election Commission to conduct an SIR in Odisha, official sources said the exercise would be conducted along with special summary revision.
Naveen Patnaik admitted to hospital due to dehydration, condition stable
August 18, 2025 3:17 am
His condition is stable and he is responding well to treatment, said hospital sources. According to sources, Patnaik, 78, complained of uneasiness on Saturday night and some doctors had visited his residence.
Paika Rebellion & why its ‘omission’ in NCERT books has triggered political slugfest in Odisha
July 24, 2025 7:07 am
The Paikas rebelled against oppressive colonial rule in 1817, 40 years before the Mutiny of 1857
Longest absence from state over, Naveen Patnaik returns to Odisha after surgery in Mumbai -- to a rousing reception
July 12, 2025 8:12 pm
Hundreds of party workers from across the state thronged the Biju Patnaik International Airport and along the route to Naveen Niwas, Patnaik’s residence, to accord a rousing reception to the leader.
Odisha officer dragged out of office & beaten, told to apologise to BJP leader
July 01, 2025 1:39 am
The group then allegedly started assaulting him without any provocation and demanded that he apologise to Pradhan.
NAVEEN PATNAIK PHOTOS
Aftermath of Cyclone Fani: Odisha struggles to restore basic amenities
May 07, 2019 9:45 am
CM Naveen Patnaik tweeted on Sunday that all families in Puri and in those parts of Khurda, which had been “extremely severely affected”, will get 50 kg of rice, Rs 2,000 in cash and polythene sheets, if covered under the Food Security Act (FSA).
Today in pics: Narendra Modi resigns as Gujarat Chief Minister
May 22, 2014 9:37 am
Narendra Modi fought back tears again as he wished Gujarat to "surge ahead".
