Naveen Patnaik sworn-in as Odisha CM for 5th term

 

 Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President Naveen Patnaik was sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Odisha for a fifth consecutive term on Wednesday after he was re-elected with a decisive majority in the Assembly elections.

He was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Ganeshi Lal in the presence of thousands of people and dignitaries at Idco Exhibition Ground here.

The 72-year-old BJD chief has become one of the longest-serving chief ministers of the coastal state.