'People of Odisha will decide my successor,' says BJD chief and outgoing CM Naveen Patnaik

Outgoing Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik says, '...I have always clearly said that when they asked me about my successor, I have said clearly that it is not Mr Pandian. I repeat it again that the people of Odisha will decide my successor.'

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[Rahul]

This definition of a true gentleman a true political master.

[gourabpatra]

I am from West Bengal. I have been living in Odisha (Balasore) since last 5 years due to my job. I have seen unprecedented development and transformation of this state. Its truly remarkable what Mr. Patnaik has achieved for Odisha. And people of Odisha whole heartedly love him. He is a true leader and he is leaving a legacy which now the BJP govt needs to follow. Alas my CM Mrs. Banerjee could not learn anything from her neighbour state. West Bengal is going backwards.

[BuluBiker]

Jo bhi bolo, Naveen babu ki baatho me Class hai.

[paragkale]

There is no shame losing an election after 24 years as the chief minister. Naveen Patnaik changed Odisha for the much better during his long tenure, unlike West Bengal's stagnation under Jyoti Basu.

[quickrecall]

A highly educated CM in the history of Indian

[SumanKumar-vnqw]

Most loved CM and no hatred for him in Odisha.

[ajitdashofficial]

He is in good health and now his words are mature enough and unbiased....

[akb]

Look at the words he used. He is a perfect gentleman. He doesn't use words to put down other parties as BJP leaders do beginning with Mr Modi.

[KannanSL]

A well matured and nuetral politican I have ever seen like Kamarajar and Annadurai, God is with you sir❤

[Kalinga_]

He should chill now actually. Left good legacy. Reduced poverty from 70% to 11% in 24 years.
Lot of welfarism by mining royalties aided this. But now, more economic diversification is needed to give jobs and livelihoods.

[AnkitG]

Next 5 years will be tough for all the Odias. God bless us.

[sayandebghosh]

People should not be ungrateful. Mr Naveen had done which others were unable to do. People of odhissa should remember his contribution towards bringing prosperity towards the people of odhissa. I am from kolkata.

[rojaliniswain]

How how how..gote 24 yr sasan karithiba mantri ...ete gentle kmt e manisa😍😍😍..proud to hv a leader like him..

[pikunasmr]

feku has no comparison with this gentle man

[oceancurrents]

Only CM who never use foul language like others

[sridharthumiki]

Who ever may come in place of you.People of Odiya or Orissa will miss you💯. May Lord Jagannath bless you with good health sir❤

[gouraharisahoo]

Good to see legend appreciating the effort of an officer.

[pramodagouda]

great man… 😢
odisha people will always remember you sir.

[Mithi]

Jai Shree Jagannath 🙏 Love you Naveen babu ❤. Will miss you. You were, you are and you will be the best CM for us forever.🙏 Lost our Kohinoor 😥. Please come back stronger 💪

[Kalinga_]

BJD still got more vote % in Assembly.
BJP after Modi has no traction in our state. It is the real 'outsider' party here. BJD will win back in 2029.