Naveen accuses BJP of spreading false information about his health.

Bhubaneswar: In a recent statement, Chief Minister and BJD president Naveen Patnaik addressed concerns about his health and ability to campaign in the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha. This came after comments from BJP president JP Nadda and other party leaders suggesting that Patnaik should take a break due to his age and health.

But Patnaik quickly dismissed these claims, stating, "There is only so much false information the BJP can spread. As you can see, I am in excellent health and have been actively campaigning all over the state for months." At 77 years old, Patnaik showed no signs of slowing down and was determined to continue his efforts to secure a victory for his party.

In addition to concerns about his health, some BJP leaders also accused Patnaik of using artificial intelligence in his video messages. In response, the BJD president urged the saffron party leaders to use their own intelligence and refrain from making baseless accusations.

Patnaik's close aide and BJD leader Kartik Pandian also expressed disappointment over the BJP's comments, calling them "unfortunate and below the belt." He believed that the people of Odisha would not appreciate such attempts to belittle their "popular" chief minister.

In a media briefing, Pandian confidently stated that the BJD will secure a comfortable majority after the third round of polling for the Odisha Assembly on Saturday. He even predicted that the margin would improve further after the fourth round of polling. According to him, the BJP's targeting of only 30 out of 147 Assembly seats in the state was a reflection of their internal goal, while Odisha has been experiencing a strong "Naveen wave" since 2014.

Pandian also addressed the BJP's claim of forming the government in the state, stating that their confined state leaders have had to rely on national leaders for campaigning. He believed that the BJP's attempts to discredit the CM would only backfire and help the BJD gain more votes. He also emphasized the importance of maintaining respect for great leaders and not stooping to low tactics for the sake of votes.

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