Bhubaneswar/Kolkata: Odisha’s Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik Saturday congratulated BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on being sworn in as the Chief Minister of neighbouring West Bengal.
Patnaik, who was the longest-serving CM of Odisha, said he was hopeful that West Bengal would reach new heights of development under Adhikari’s leadership.
“Congratulate Shri @SuvenduWBji on being sworn in as the Chief Minister of #WestBengal,” the BJD president said in a social media post.
Congratulate Shri @SuvenduWB ji on being sworn in as the Chief Minister of #WestBengal. I wish, under your leadership the state reaches new heights of development. Best wishes.
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) May 9, 2026
Meanwhile, noted sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a 15-foot-long sculpture at Puri beach, congratulating Adhikari.
PTI