Bhubaneswar, March 30 -- Former Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik on Monday strongly criticised BJP MP Nishikant Dubey for making what he described as "outrageous" remarks against legendary leader Biju Patnaik.
Speaking to reporters at the State Assembly, Patnaik expressed shock over Dubey's comments, stating that such statements were unacceptable. He went on to say that Dubey "needs treatment by a mental doctor" for making remarks against a respected figure like Biju Patnaik.
Recalling historical events, Patnaik referred to the time of the Sino-Indian War, noting that then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had set up an office next to his own in Delhi for Biju Patnaik, who was serving as Odisha's chie...