Patnaik files nomination paper for BJD president's post for 9th time

Naveen Patnaik submitted his nomination for BJD president at Sankha Bhawan. He is the only candidate. Patnaik has been BJD president eight times since 1997. He filed papers on Biju Patnaik's death anniversary. Patnaik said his government achieved development for Odisha. He criticized attempts to demean contributions of great sons. Manmohan Samal called Patnaik's remark politically motivated.