Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today brushed off rumors of his health and said that said he is in perfect health to serve the people of the State.
The Chief Minister visited Lingaraj temple here this evening and prayed for the good health of the people of the state. He also reviewed the progress made on execution of Ekamra Plan, launched for beautification of the periphery of the Shiva shrine.
Addressing reporters after visiting the temple, Patnaik said: “Whenever there is an election in the state, rumours start doing the rounds about my health. But I can assure all of you that I am in perfect health, very happy and here to serve the people of Odisha.”
In reply to a question whether the opposition parties are behind the rumors, the Chief Minister said, “I do not want to say anything now. You know that the model code of conduct is in force and one should not speak much”.
“Whenever there is such rumour, you can be assured that the BJD is going to do well,” he added.
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