BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday called on Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at the latter’s residence, Naveen Nivas.
The Chief Minister spent around 10 minutes with Patnaik and enquired about his health. Patnaik replied that he was feeling fine. The Chief Minister wished him a speedy recovery and a healthy life.
Majhi informed Patnaik that during his recent meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, the PM had enquired about Patnaik’s health following his spinal surgery in Mumbai.
Patnaik warmly greeted Majhi by shaking hands with him.
Later, in a post on X, Majhi said, “I met with the Leader of Opposition, Shri @Naveen_Odisha, at his residence in Bhubaneswar and inquired about his health. I wish him good health and a long life, praying to Lord Jagannath for his well-being.”
This was the Chief Minister’s second visit to Naveen Nivas. The last time he visited was in June 2024 to invite Patnaik to his swearing-in ceremony held at Janata Maidan.
Earlier, on the Chief Minister’s instructions, Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling and Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan had visited the hospital where Patnaik was undergoing treatment.
The Prime Minister had also spoken to Patnaik on Wednesday and enquired about his health condition. Patnaik was discharged from the hospital the same day.
With the monsoon session of the Assembly commencing from 18 September, the Chief Minister sought the cooperation of the BJD for the smooth functioning of House business.