Naveen Patnaik (born 16 October 1946) is an Indian politician and author who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha for 24 years (2000–2024), the second-longest tenure of any chief minister of an Indian state. He founded the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in 1997 and is its president. Since June 2024 he has been the Leader of the Opposition in the Odisha Legislative Assembly, representing Hinjili.
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