Bhubaneswar: Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Odisha Assembly , Naveen Patnaik , has decided to forgo the recent hike in his salary and allowances.

Patnaik today wrote to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and urged him to spend the money for the welfare of the poor people in Odisha.

“I would like to forgo the salary and allowances hiked for the Leader of Opposition which the Odisha Assembly has recently passed. I would like to request you to utilize the same for the welfare of poor people of our state,” said Patnaik, the president of Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in his letter to the Chief Minister.

Patnaik, a five-time former Chief Minister of Odisha, highlighted the love and affection of the people of the state to his family, including his father and legendary leader Biju Patnai

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