Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President Naveen Patnaik will be undergoing a medical procedure in Mumbai for cervical arthritis, the party announced. During his absence, the Political Affairs Committee of the BJD will oversee the party’s day-to-day operations. Debi Prasad Mishra, Senior Vice President (Headquarters), has been assigned to coordinate activities and programmes across various party wings to ensure smooth functioning in Patnaik’s temporary absence.
