
Bhubaneswar: Naveen Patnaik files nomination for the next BJD president. He filed nomination as the president of Biju Janata Dal. He has filed his nomination with BJD’s state election officer Pratap Deb. Like every time, Naveen will be the president without any contest. While this was somewhat clear, Naveen has formally joined the process and filed his nomination at Shankha Bhawan. He will contest for the post of BJD president for the ninth time. The formal announcement will be made on the 19th.