Bhubaneswar: Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik was admitted to a private hospital in Bhubaneswar after he complained of uneasiness.

Doctors said Patnaik was suffering from dehydration, but his condition is stable and he is responding well to treatment. He is currently under the care of Dr. Alok Panigrahi.

Odisha health Minister Mukesh Mahaling visited the hospital and enquired about Patnaik’s health.

It may be recalled that on June 20, Patnaik, who is also the President of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), had undergone spine surgery for cervical arthritis at a hospital in Mumbai.

In an X post, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed speedy recovery of Patnaik.

Confirming Patnaik's hospitalisation in Bhubnaeswar, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in an X post stated Maha prabhu Shree Jagannath' blessings and love of the pepole of Odisha are with him. Patnaik will be disharged soon, the X post added.