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Congress President Kharge speaks to BJD Chief Naveen Patnaik, wishes him speedy recovery

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New Delhi | August 20, 2025 10:15:46 PM IST
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge spoke to former Odisha CM and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday, enquiring about his health and wishing him a speedy recovery, according to the BJD party.

Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with former Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal chief Naveen Patnaik to inquire about his health. The BJD party added that PM Modi has also invited Patnaik to meet him in Delhi.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to former Odisha CM and BJD chief Naveen Patnaik today. He enquired about his health and wished him a speedy recovery. PM Modi also suggested that Naveen Patnaik rest for some time and come to Delhi soon to meet him," the BJD said in a statement.

Naveen Patnaik was admitted to a private hospital in Bhubaneswar on Sunday evening due to dehydration issues.

Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday thanked the staff and doctors of the hospital for taking proper care of him.

"The staff and doctors are taking wonderful care of me. Thank you for your kind wishes. If you want to come and see me, you are more than welcome to come to Naveen Niwas," he said.

Giving an update on Naveen Patnaik's health condition, BJD vice president Debi Prasad Mishra said that the former Odisha CM is recovering fast.

"Late at night, things improved, and you saw the conversation with the doctors. This morning, he is feeling better, and we are all happy that he is recovering fast," he said.

Earlier, several Odisha Ministers and the state Congress also visited the hospital to meet Naveen Patnaik and enquired about his health. They wished him a speedy recovery. (ANI)

 
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