Bhubaneswar, July 25 -- Former Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik on Saturday congratulated the youth of India, particularly Gen Z, saying their voices deserve to be heard in a vibrant democracy.
In a post on X, Patnaik said accountability and sensitivity to public opinion are fundamental to a strong democratic system.
"Nobody is above the will of the people," he said, adding, "The voices of our people, especially the youth, deserve to be heard.""The future of India belongs to the youth. I wish them all the very best," he added.
Patnaik's remarks came amid the Opposition's sustained demand for the resignation of union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET paper leak and the need...