Bhubaneswar: Arun Patnaik, nephew of BJD president and former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, recently tied the knot. As the son of Naveen’s elder brother, Prem Patnaik, Arun has often been seen as a potential political heir to his unmarried uncle.Arun’s sister, Gayatri Patnaik, shared wedding photos and videos on social media, expressing her joy with the caption, “There is no joy like a sibling getting married.” She revealed that Arun’s spouse is named Nadia.With Naveen Patnaik leading the BJD and serving five consecutive terms as Chief Minister, speculation about his successor has been ongoing. Although Arun’s name frequently arises due to his family connections, Naveen has consistently stated that his successor will be chosen by the people.Arun, who holds a management degree, assists his father in the family business and primarily resides in Delhi. One of the wedding photos featured Prem Patnaik, who attended the ceremony held in The Netherlands.In his first media interaction in Odisha in 2015, Arun stated he had no plans to enter politics, a sentiment he shared while in Cuttack, where the Patnaik family handed over Biju Patnaik’s home, Anand Bhawan, to the state government for conversion into a museum.
Arun Patnaik, Nephew of BJD President Naveen Patnaik, Marries in The Netherlands
