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Naveen Patnaik Becomes 2nd Longest-Serving CM in Indian History

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Published on: July 25 2023 Share on facebook

  • Odisha's Naveen Patnaik became the second longest-serving chief minister in the country, replacing West Bengal's Jyoti Basu.
  • Former Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling still holds the record of being the longest-serving Chief Minister in the country. He was the Chief Minister of the Himalayan state from December 12, 1994 till May 27, 2019 -- more than 24 years.
  • Mr Patnaik, the five-time chief minister of Odisha, took charge on March 5, 2000, and holds the post for 23 years and 138 days.
  • Mr Basu served as the chief minister of West Bengal from June 21, 1977 to November 5, 2000, which was 23 years and 137 days.
  • Mr Patnaik is also the third leader after Mr Chamling and Mr Basu to become the Chief Minister of a state for five consecutive times.
  • Naveen Patnaik started his political journey in 1997 after the demise of his father Biju Patnaik. 
  • He formed a new party on 26 December 1997 in the name of his father as a breakaway faction from Janta Dal. 
  • Patnaik also served as Union Minister of Steel and Mines from 1998 to 2000, and he was a Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from 1997 to 2000.
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