Bhubaneswar: BJD President Naveen Patnaik has thanked party workers and supporters for their efforts in the Nuapada by-election, despite the party’s poor performance. In a statement, Patnaik also congratulated BJP candidate Jay Dholakia on his victory and expressed hope that he will work for the development of Nuapada.
“I express my heartfelt gratitude. Your commitment and spirit are the true strength of our party. I also extend my congratulations to the BJP candidate on the victory, and I sincerely hope he will honour this mandate by bringing meaningful development to Nuapada,” Patnaik stated through a ‘X’ post.
“Elections come and go, but our values and respect for people’s faith must remain. It’s the responsibility of our institutions to uphold our democratic right of free and fair elections,” Patnaik said. He emphasised the importance of free and fair elections and upholding democratic rights.
Patnaik praised BJD workers for their hard work and dedication, saying their commitment and spirit are the party’s true strength. He reiterated that the BJD will continue to fight for the rights of the people of Odisha, inspired by the legacy of Biju Babu.
