Naveen Patnaik’s Trembling Hands : In the heat of the political battlefield, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has showcased his trademark calm and composed demeanor in addressing the latest controversy stirred by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Amid the simultaneous assembly and Lok Sabha elections in Odisha, the BJP has increasingly targeted Patnaik, focusing on his health and his close aide VK Pandian’s efforts to manage public perceptions about it.
Shocking Video Reveals Secret Behind Naveen Patnaik’s Trembling Hands – BJP’s Latest Attack!
Patnaik’s Defiant Response
At 77, Patnaik remains a formidable figure in Odisha politics. In response to the BJP’s recent jibes about his trembling hands, Patnaik dismissed the controversy with characteristic nonchalance. “I believe the BJP, which is known to make non-issues into issues, are discussing my hands. This will certainly not work,” he stated. This calm retort came amid growing speculation and criticism from the BJP, with the party aiming to exploit any perceived weakness in the veteran leader’s health.
The Incident
The controversy took a dramatic turn earlier when a video surfaced showing VK Pandian, Patnaik’s close aide, trying to hide the Chief Minister’s trembling hands during a speech. This incident was quickly politicized, with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma leading the charge. Sarma shared the video on X (formerly Twitter), expressing his concerns about the influence Pandian, a retired bureaucrat from Tamil Nadu, allegedly wields over Odisha’s future. “This is a deeply distressing video. Shri VK Pandian ji is even controlling the hand movements of Shri Naveen Babu. I shudder to imagine the level of control a retired ex-bureaucrat from Tamil Nadu is currently exercising over the future of Odisha! BJP is determined to give back the reins of Odisha to the people of the State,” Sarma wrote.
BJP’s Strategic Attacks
The BJP’s focus on Patnaik’s health is part of a broader strategy to challenge his long-standing leadership. Union Home Minister and BJP’s chief strategist Amit Shah has been vocal about Patnaik’s health, suggesting that the five-time Chief Minister should retire due to his “advanced age and health issues.” Shah asserted that the BJP, if elected, would replace Patnaik with a younger leader native to Odisha.
Patnaik, unfazed, responded sharply to Shah’s comments. “There is a limit to the lies the BJP can tell. As you can see, I am in very good health, and I have been campaigning for around a month all over the state,” he told ANI, reinforcing his commitment and capability.