Naveen Patnaik

Naveen Patnaik (Odia: ନବୀନ ପଟ୍ଟନାୟକ, pronounced [n̪ɔbin̪ pɔʈn̪ajk]; born 16 October 1946) is an Indian politician, writer and former union minister. who was 14th Chief Minister of Odisha from 5 March 2000 to 12 June 2024. He is serving currently as leader of the opposition in the Odisha Legislative Assembly. He also served as Union Minister in Second Vajpayee ministry And Third Vajpayee ministry.He is son of former union minister and former chief minister Biju Patnaik.

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