Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 15 (ANI): On the occasion of the 79th birthday of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief and Leader of Opposition in the Odisha State Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, the BJD will organise 'Jiban Bindu' (blood donation camps) in various parts of the state on Wednesday.
BJD Vice-president Debi Prasad Mishra stated, "Naveen Patnaik is not only the president of the BJD; he is the leader of Odisha. People from within and outside the state admire him. He has contributed significantly to Odisha's development, particularly in handling natural disasters and promoting hockey. Even the United Nations has acknowledged Odisha's disaster management efforts."
He further mentioned that on October 16, BJD chief and Leader of the Opposition, Naveen Patnaik, will celebrate his 79th birthday, marking the completion of 78 years.
"He doesn't like to celebrate his birthday, but our leaders will extend their wishes. Youth and students will voluntarily donate blood. Naveen Patnaik has always supported socially committed initiatives. On this special occasion, the BJD will organise 'Jiban Bindu' programmes at various locations, with party workers hosting the blood donation camps. BJD leaders, MLAs, and MPs will also meet Naveen Patnaik to wish him a happy birthday," he added. (ANI)
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