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After 24 years, former CM Naveen Patnaik takes new role; appointed LoP in Odisha Assembly
Following his first electoral defeat since 2000, former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is now poised to assume the role of Leader of Opposition in the Odisha Assembly. Alongside him, Senior MLA Prasanna Acharya has been appointed as the deputy leader of the opposition, and former speaker Pramila Mallik will serve as the chief whip of the opposition in the House. Additionally, Patnaik has designated Pratap Keshari Deb as the deputy chief whip of the opposition in the assembly.