Bhubaneswar, June 18 -- In the absence of former Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik, the duties of the party office will be managed by its Political Affairs Committee. Additionally, Debi Prasad Mishra, Senior Vice President, Headquarters, will oversee the coordination of activities and programmes.

The former CM has announced that he will undergo a medical procedure for cervical arthritis in Mumbai.

In an office order issued on Wednesday, Patnaik stated that during his absence, the day-to-day affairs of the BJD will be managed by the party's Political Affairs Committee.

Additionally, Debi Prasad Mishra, Senior Vice President, Headquarters, has been entrusted with coordinating activities and programm...