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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik not to celebrate birthday in view of severe COVID-19 situation in state

He has requested his well-wishers not to visit Naveen Nivas to wish him. He requested people to donate blood and plasma on the day instead of organising celebrations.

Published: 15th October 2020 02:46 PM  |   Last Updated: 15th October 2020 02:46 PM   |  A+A A-

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik (Photo | EPS)

By Express News Service

BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has decided not to celebrate his birthday on October 16 in view of the severe COVID-19 situation in the state.

Announcing his decision, the Chief Minister said that people of the state are going through a very difficult situation for the last several months due to the pandemic.

He has requested his well-wishers not to visit Naveen Nivas to wish him. He requested people to donate blood and plasma on the day instead of organising celebrations.

The Chief Minister had not celebrated his birthday last year also due to cyclone Fani which had hit the Odisha coast on May 3, 2019.

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