CM Naveen Patnaik himself to blame for BJP remark: Kharge

BHUBANESWAR: Amid politicking over Naveen Patnaik's health, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said the CM had only himself to blame for the unpleasant comments he received from BJP on his physical condition.

"Both BJD and BJP were together. They supported each other on many issues. Now, their marriage has ended in a divorce. The same BJP functionaries who used to speak good about Naveen are now mocking his health and age. Naveen himself created such an unpleasant situation by supporting Modi," Kharge said in poll rallies.

Kharge wished Naveen a long life and advised him not to trust Modi henceforth. "Age has nothing to do with someone's performance and commitment to work," he added.