May 30th 2024.
During an interview with ANI on Thursday, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik shared his thoughts on the much-talked-about succession plan within the BJD party. He addressed the topic of his close confidante, Kartik Pandian, and clarified that Pandian is not his successor. According to Naveen, the people of Odisha will ultimately decide who will succeed him.
Naveen also dismissed the idea that Pandian holds any significant decision-making power on his behalf, refuting the allegations made by the opposition. He called the accusations "ridiculous" and stated that they carry no weight. He has addressed this issue before and wants to make it clear that Pandian does not control his decisions.
The Chief Minister also responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent comments on his health. He expressed that if Modi was genuinely concerned about his well-being, he should have picked up the phone and inquired about his health personally, instead of making it a public spectacle. Naveen assured that his health is perfectly fine, despite campaigning for the past month in the scorching heat of Odisha.
Naveen also clarified that he always chairs the cabinet meetings and has never missed a single one. He takes his responsibilities seriously and ensures that he is present at every gathering.
On the topic of the ongoing simultaneous elections in Odisha, Naveen expressed confidence in his party's performance. He believes that the BJD will secure a significant number of seats and form the government in Odisha. He also predicts that the party will win a majority of the Lok Sabha seats from the state.
In conclusion, Naveen Patnaik shared his views on various topics, including his successor, Pandian's role, his health, and the ongoing elections. He remains determined to continue serving the people of Odisha and leads his party with utmost dedication.
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