May 30th 2024.
The successor to Naveen Patnaik, the supremo of BJD, has been a long-standing mystery. However, during an interview with ANI, the Chief Minister of Odisha himself put an end to all speculations by stating that senior party leader Kartik Pandian is not his successor. He further added that it is ultimately the people of Odisha who will decide who will take over from him.
Naveen also addressed the allegations made by the opposition regarding Pandian's involvement in decision-making on behalf of the Chief Minister. He dismissed these claims as baseless, stating that this accusation has been made in the past as well and holds no truth.
When asked about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent comments on his health, Naveen responded by saying that if the PM was genuinely concerned, he could have simply called and inquired about his well-being instead of making it a public announcement three times in one day. The Chief Minister also reassured everyone that his health is perfectly fine, as evidenced by his month-long campaigning in the intense summer heat.
Speaking about the ongoing elections in Odisha, Naveen expressed confidence in his party's prospects, predicting a 'handsome' figure in terms of seats won and forming the government in the state. He also expects BJD to secure a good number of Lok Sabha seats.
In conclusion, Naveen Patnaik's interview shed light on the succession plan for BJD, dismissed allegations against Pandian, and addressed concerns about the Chief Minister's health and the party's performance in the current elections.
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