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Naveen Patnaik's Health Update: Stable and Recovering

Naveen Patnaik, 78, admitted for dehydration and age-related ailments after recent spinal surgery, is stable and under close medical supervision at a private hospital, officials said.

  • Naveen Patnaik, the 78-year-old former Chief Minister and BJD president, was hospitalized at SUM Ultimate Medicare hospital in Bhubaneswar on August 17 after experiencing dehydration.
  • This admission followed his spinal surgery for cervical arthritis, which he underwent successfully on June 22 at a Mumbai hospital before returning to Odisha on July 12.
  • Upon his return, Patnaik received a grand welcome by thousands of BJD supporters who lined the streets chanting slogans, while several senior party leaders visited him at the hospital on August 17.
  • Hospital officials reported Patnaik's condition as stable and improving, stating he was responding well to treatment, with the BJD expressing confidence he will soon be discharged “with the grace of Lord Jagannath.”
  • Officials plan to continue closely monitoring Patnaik’s health, indicating ongoing medical observation after his sudden dehydration-related admission despite recent recovery from surgery.
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Mathrubhumi broke the news in Kerala, India on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
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