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Odisha CM Won't Celebrate B'day Due To Covid
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Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has decided not to celebrate his birthday on Saturday in view of the prevailing Covid-19 situation, a statement issued by the his office said on Friday.
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In the statement, Patnaik, also the president of Biju Janata Dal (BJD), urged his supporters, well-wishers, and his party leaders not to visit his residence, Naveen Nivas, and instead help the families of those who died due to Covid-19.
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He also encouraged his well wishers to donate blood and plasma on the occasion.
Last year also, he had not celebrated his birthday due to the pandemic.
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