Bhubaneswar, Oct 16: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi extended heartfelt birthday greetings to Leader of the Opposition and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik. In a message shared on social media, Majhi wished Patnaik good health, a long life and happiness. He also sought the blessings of Lord Jagannath for Patnaik’s well-being and a prosperous future.

“Heartfelt birthday wishes and congratulations to the Hon’ble Leader of the Opposition, Shri Naveen Patnaik. I pray to Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath for your good health, longevity and a happy life,” Majhi said in his message.

ମାନ୍ୟବର ବିରୋଧୀ ଦଳ ନେତା ଶ୍ରୀଯୁକ୍ତ @Naveen_Odisha ଙ୍କୁ ଜନ୍ମଦିନର ହାର୍ଦ୍ଦିକ ଶୁଭେଚ୍ଛା ଓ ଅଭିନନ୍ଦନ। ମହାପ୍ରଭୁ ଶ୍ରୀ ଜଗନ୍ନାଥଙ୍କ ନିକଟରେ ଆପଣଙ୍କର ଉତ୍ତମ ସ୍ୱାସ୍ଥ୍ୟ, ଦୀର୍ଘାୟୁ ଏବଂ ସୁଖମୟ ଜୀବନ କାମନା କରୁଛି।

— Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) October 16, 2026

Naveen Patnaik is one of Odisha’s most prominent political leaders and served as the state’s Chief Minister for five consecutive terms, from 2000 to 2024. As the president of the BJD, he has played a significant role in shaping the state’s political landscape for more than two decades. Under his leadership, the party maintained a strong presence across Odisha and won multiple Assembly elections.

Following the BJD’s defeat in the 2024 Odisha Assembly elections, Patnaik assumed the role of Leader of the Opposition in the state Assembly. Despite the change in political power, he remains a key figure in Odisha politics. Birthday greetings from Majhi reflect a gesture of courtesy across party lines, highlighting the importance of goodwill and mutual respect among political leaders.

Also read: Eight decades of Naveen Patnaik: The man behind Odisha’s longest Chief Ministerial tenure