Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik has successfully undergone surgery for cervical arthritis at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai.<\/p>\n
The two-hour procedure was performed under the supervision of eminent spine specialist Dr. Rajshekhar, with assistance from a medical team at the Asian Heart Institute, as per reports.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith the blessings of Lord Jagannath, Naveen Babu\u2019s operation was successful. The main procedure took about 2 hours, and he was in the Operation Theatre for 4 hours in total. He is now fully conscious, has started talking, and is doing well. He will remain under observation for 2 days, after which he will be shifted to a private room, informed renowned cardiac surgeon and one of the attending doctors Dr. Ramakant Panda.<\/p>\n
Naveen Patnaik, a towering figure in the national political landscape, continues to command widespread public respect.<\/p>\n
The news of his successful operation brought immense relief to people across the state.<\/p>\n
Earlier this morning, from temples to homes, citizens lit lamps and held special prayers, offering heartfelt wishes for the swift recovery of their beloved leader.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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