Bhubaneswar, April 19 -- Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik was on Saturday re-elected as BJD president for the ninth consecutive term. Patnaik, the lone candidate for the post was unanimously elected during the party's State Council meeting held at the party headquarters Sankha Bhawan in Bhubaneswar today.

After getting elected, Patnaik, in his first address to party leaders said, "No one should underestimate the organisational strength of the BJD. The spirit of the BJD workers remains very high. They are our real assets"

Patnaik also described the period from 2000-24 as the "Golden Age" in Odisha's development

BJD leader, Amar Patnaik, said, "Now, he will lead the party for many years to come. In his speech, he made two impo...