Modi congratulates Naveen, assures cooperation for Odisha’s progress

Sambad English Bureau Published On : May 29, 2019 at 11:47 AM Updated On : May 29, 2019 at 6:57 PM

Bhubaneswar: Prime minister-designate Narendra Modi today congratulated Naveen Patnaik for being sworn in as Odisha Chief Minister for a record fifth consecutive term.

Wishing Patnaik and his council of ministers in fulfilling aspirations of people, Modi assured complete cooperation from the Centre for Odisha’s progress.

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Congratulations to Shri Naveen Patnaik Ji on taking oath as Odisha’s Chief Minister. Best wishes to him and his team in fulfilling the people’s aspirations. I assure complete cooperation from the Centre in working for Odisha’s progress. @Naveen_Odisha

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 29, 2019

President Ram Nath Kovind spoke to Patnaik and conveyed his good wishes for the development of the state.

President Kovind spoke to Shri Naveen Patnaik and congratulated him on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Odisha. The President conveyed his good wishes to him and his entire team for the development of the state @Naveen_Odisha

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) May 29, 2019

BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan also wished Patnaik on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Odisha.

Best wishes to Shri @Naveen_Odisha on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Odisha. I am hopeful that the State Govt. in Odisha will proactively support the Centre in uplifting the lives of our Odia brothers & sisters to help further the dream of a developed & #NewOdisha.

— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) May 29, 2019

Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal today administered the oath of office and secrecy to Naveen Patnaik and his council of ministers, comprising 11 Cabinet Ministers and nine Ministers of State, at the swearing-in ceremony here.