Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has congratulated Narendra Modi for being sworn in as the Prime Minister of India for a record third consecutive term. Taking to his X handle (formerly Twitter), Patnaik wrote, “Congratulations for @Narendra Modi Ji on being sworn in as the Prime Minister of India for the record third consecutive term. Wish you a successful tenure and best wishes to your team in fulfilling the aspirations of the people. May our beloved country reach new heights of development under your leadership.”
In another message on X, Patnaik congratulated Dharmendra Pradhan, Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Jual Oram for being sworn in as Cabinet ministers in the Narendra Modi Cabinet. He wrote, “Congratulate Members of Parliament from #Odisha Shri @dpradhanbjp, Shri @JualOram, and Shri @AshwiniVaishnaw on being sworn-in as Ministers in the Union Cabinet. Wish you great success in your respective Ministries for the nation and specifically for the people of #Odisha.”
Responding to Naveen Patnaik’s message, Dharmendra Pradhan wrote on his X handle, “Thank you for the good wishes Shri @Naveen_Odisha ji. Words of encouragement from a statesman like you means a lot. We are steadfast in our commitment to fulfilling aspirations, taking forward the growth trajectory as well as realise the goal of Viksit Odisha and Viksit Bharat. ”
In yet another post, , the BJD supremo condemned the dastardly terrorist attack on pilgrims in the Reasi district of J&K on Sunday. “Strongly condemn the horrific attack on pilgrims by terrorists in #JammuAndKashmir’s Reasi district. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families. Wish speedy recovery of those who sustained injuries in the incident,” he wrote on his X handle.
