Berhampur, Orissa: BJD supremo and Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday filed nomination papers from his traditional Hinjili assembly constituency in Ganjam district for the April 16 elections.
Patnaik, who is seeking election from his home turf for the third time in a row, filed four sets of nomination papers with the returning officer at Chhatrapur, headquarters town of Ganjam district.
After paying obeisance at a nearby temple of goddess Tara Tareni, Patnaik went to the district headquarters with his supporters to file the nomination.
He expressed optimism that BJD would be voted back to power in the state because of its performance and the support and blessings of the people.
Patnaik had been elected to Orissa assembly from Hinjili in 2000 and 2004 elections after representing Aska in the Lok Sabha thrice.
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