Shri Naveen Patnaik: Odisha's most loved leader

A politician par excellence

Odisha's Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal supremo Shri Naveen Patnaik is a much-loved man in Odisha. As many of the recent opinion polls have highlighted, the popularity of Shri Naveen Patnaik is at its all time high. Riding into the 2014 General Elections and Assembly Elections in Odisha, the Biju Janata Dal is safely ensconced in the care of Biju Babu. Not only his detractors but his fiercest critics also admit that if there is any man who is heads and shoulders above all politicians in Odisha, it is Shri. Naveen Patnaik. What sets Naveen Babu apart from all others in the political firmament in Odisha is his clean and transparent functioning and a simple living which has endeared him to about four and a half crore Odias. An unassuming personality, his demure nature and humble approach with immense strength of conviction and patience are his hallmarks as a politician who has traversed the vagaries of Indian politics but has still kept himself detached from its worldly trappings.

Architect of modern Orissa

Shri Naveen Patnaik is not only a father figure for the entire Biju Parivar but is also looked upto as an inspiring leader in each Odia household. The development that he has ushered in for Odisha has benefitted thousands and millions of Odias across the state. Their best wishes and prayers have further strengthened the leadership of Naveen Babu. Even after having won three consecutive elections to power in 2000, 2004 and 2009, many wonder why is the sheen of success not rubbing off from the celebrated Chief Minister. The reason is the goodwill and best wishes of millions of Odias who have entrusted their well-being in the hands of Naveen Babu are happy in the knowledge that a strong and humane leader like Shri.Naveen Patnaik is at the helm of authority, taking care of their growth and development.

A man of ideals

Shri Naveen Patnaik is set on course for a return to power again in 2014, becoming the first Chief Minister in Odisha to be have returned to power for four times and more so in a row. While his political adversaries think of outsmarting him with their half-truths and lies, Shri Naveen Patnaik believes in straight speak and transparency. A person who does not brook hypocrisy or sycophancy, Patnaik babu is seen in Odisha as an ideal epitome of true and genuine political leadership.

The magic of conch will continue

There are many leaders who will vouch in this election that they have the best in their minds for the people of Odisha. But the people of Odisha know that it is Shri Naveen Patnaik who has their best in his mind, heart and soul and it is Naveen Babu in whom they trust and believe. It is Naveen Babu and the BJD’s conch which they would be turning to when the electoral bells chime. Shri Naveen Patnaik is due to his ‘simple living, high thinking’ philosophy which has endeared him to Odisha’s millions.