Odisha CM Majhi visits Naveen Patnaik, inquires about his health

Bhubaneswar, Aug 23: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday met Leader of Opposition and BJD president Naveen Patnaik at his residence, Naveen Niwas, to inquire about his health condition.

Patnaik, who was admitted to a private hospital on August 17 following complaints of dehydration, was discharged recently. The Chief Minister visited him this morning, interacted briefly, and wished him good health.

Sharing details on social media platform X, Majhi wrote: “I met the Leader of Opposition Shri @Naveen_Odisha at his residence in Bhubaneswar and enquired about his health. I pray to Lord Jagannath for his good health and long life.”

Earlier, on August 20, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also spoken to Patnaik over phone while the former Chief Minister was undergoing treatment. The Prime Minister had wished him a speedy recovery, advised rest, and invited him to visit Delhi soon.

Patnaik, who led Odisha as Chief Minister for over two decades, is currently serving as Leader of the Opposition after the recent change in government.