Naveen Patnaik's Next Move: Opposition Leader in Odisha Assembly?

Naveen Patnaik, BJD president and former chief minister, is expected to become the Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly. This marks his first time in this role since his political career began in 1997. The BJD will hold its first legislature party meeting on Wednesday to discuss this. Senior leader Prasanna Acharya is a frontrunner for the deputy leader post.

Naveen Patnaik, the BJD president and former chief minister of Odisha, is poised to become the Leader of Opposition in the state's Assembly. The regional party will convene its first legislature party meeting on Wednesday to formalize this decision.

This marks a significant milestone in Patnaik's political journey, which began in 1997. He previously served as Odisha's chief minister for five consecutive terms, from 2000 to June 2024.

As Patnaik takes on this new role, the party is likely to appoint a deputy leader to manage daily activities in the Assembly. Senior leader Prasanna Acharya is considered the favorite for this deputy post due to his extensive experience.

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