Bijayananda (Biju) Patnaik, a true statesman, freedom fighter and an illustrious son of India, is the architect of modern Odisha and the tallest leader of post-independence Odisha. Biju Patnaik, Biju Babu for millions of his admirers, both in his life-time and even after his death, enjoys an iconic status in Odisha and is widely admired across India for his courage, idealism, statesmanship and dedication to the cause of the common man. People of Odisha lovingly call him the Hero of Kalinga and the Kharavela of Kalinga. He was a man who created history, changed history and shaped history.
Biju Janata Dal is inspired to make the dream of legendary Biju Babu a reality; which aims at building an Odisha that lifts all Odias. It is the mission of BJD, led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, to protect the dignity and self-respect of 4 crores Odias; and to focus on the all-round development and overall welfare of Odisha
Since its inception, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has marched ahead to win every single election, be it elections to the Lok Sabha, state Assembly or the Urban local bodies. It has been in Government since 2000, wining the state Assembly elections for a historic 4th consecutive term this past May. The party has won every election in the state since 2000, trouncing the opponents by huge margins. It has set a new precedence in the era of electoral politics in Odisha with the unprecedented victory march, election after election. The people of Odisha know that it is their beloved CM Sri Naveen Patnaik who has their best in his mind, heart and soul and it is Naveen Babu in whom they trust and believe. It is Naveen Babu and the BJD’s conch which they always turn to when the electoral bells chime.
