Bhubaneswar, October 15: As former Odisha Chief Minister and leader of opposition Naveen Patnaik will be celebrating his 79th birthday tomorrow, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has decided to organise 'Jiban Bindu programme' (blood donation camps) across the state.
BJD vice-president Debi Prasad Mishra said, "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 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 blood donation camps. BJD leaders, MLAs, and MPs will also meet Naveen Patnaik to wish him a happy birthday," he added.
