Naveen Patnaik (Odia: [n̪ɔbin̪ pɔʈn̪ajk]; born 16 October 1946) is an Indian politician and writer, who served as the 14th Chief Minister of Odisha from 5 March 2000 to 12 June 2024. His 24-year tenure is the second longest for a chief minister of any Indian state, after Pawan Kumar Chamling of Sikkim. He is the founder and current president of the Biju Janata Dal, serving since 1997, and has represented the Hinjili Assembly constituency since 2000. [2] He is currently opposition ... Mohan Charan Majhi is regarded as the 15th Chief Minister of Odisha . He was elected from the BJP meeting that was held in Bhubaneshwar. PRO to CM , Lok Seva Bhawan, Sachivalaya Marg, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751001 Shri Mohan Charan Majhi Chief Minister of Odisha Chief Minister and also in-charge of the Ministries/ Departments not specifically allocated to the charge of any Minister viz.: Home General Administration & Public Grievance Finance Information & Public Relations Water Resources Planning & Convergence Any other Departments specifically not assigned.