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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
Member of the 12th Lok Sabha N/A
Member of the 13th Lok Sabha N/A
Member of the Sixteenth Odisha Legislative Assembly N/A
Member of the Seventeenth Odisha Legislative Assembly N/A

NAVEEN PATNAIK NEWS

Naveen Patnaik’s ex-private secretary VK Pandian joins BJD; likely to get number-2 position in party

November 28, 2023 3:47 am

V K Pandian is likely to be given a position in the Biju Janata Dal next to Naveen Patnaik.

Odisha Winter Session lasts 4 days, adjourned 26 days before schedule

November 25, 2023 9:28 am

While the treasury bench justified the early adjournment, saying there was “no crucial business” left, the opposition BJP and Congress called it “anti-people and undemocratic” and staged a walkout.

Odisha CM inaugurates AIFF-FIFA academy

November 22, 2023 4:36 am

A total of 50 talented football players, including 15 from Odisha, in the Under-14 category will be selected for the academy from across the country.

Naveen govt reaches out to minorities with Rs 45 cr grant

November 15, 2023 4:39 am

According to the 2011 census, Hindus comprise over 93% of Odisha’s total population while the percentage of Muslim and Christian population is 2.17% and 2.77%, respectively.        

V K Pandian's rise: From other side of fence, Odisha BJP weighs BJD changes

November 10, 2023 11:55 pm

Hemmed in by central BJP's amiable ties with BJD, state unit has been counting on post-Naveen Patnaik chaos to change its fortunes

Odisha CM inaugurates convention aimed to prepare global roadmap for millets

November 09, 2023 9:30 pm

Focusing on the state’s initiatives, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said the Odisha government always prioritised the welfare of every segment of society.

Days before Ayodhya temple opening, Naveen government's own shrine, own ceremony

November 07, 2023 5:58 pm

BJD govt to take celebrations of the Shreemandira Parikrama project across the state. The project is part of the government’s larger drive to revamp temples.

V K Pandian Profile: The man in the picture

February 20, 2024 10:48 am

Private secretary to CM Naveen Patnaik for 12 years, Pandian’s recent move has heightened speculation on a possible political turn

V K Pandian role in BJD takes shape, new post gets him say in every ministry

October 25, 2023 9:14 am

A day after his resignation from IAS accepted, Pandian named appointed Chairman of 5T (transformational initiatives), and Nabin Odisha, a programme aimed at pushing rural development

After Bihar, Odisha comes up with backward classes number: Why the findings are being questioned

October 06, 2023 10:19 am

Survey shows 39.31% of Odisha's population SEBCs but officials say this is likely an underestimation since it was not mandatory for people to give information

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