Former Chief Minister
Biju Patnaik is an Indian political figure who served as Chief Minister of Odisha. This draft profile brings together the recorded tenure information, party association and historical context available in the state chief-minister chronology checked on 27 July 2026.
Quick profile
| Full name | Biju Patnaik |
|---|---|
| State | Odisha |
| Office | Chief Minister |
| Profile status | Former Chief Minister |
| Political party / affiliation | Indian National Congress; Janata Dal |
| Recorded terms found | 2 |
| Recorded total time in office | 7 years, 111 days |
| Research snapshot | 27 July 2026 |
Who was Biju Patnaik?
Biju Patnaik is part of the political and administrative history of Odisha. The office of Chief Minister is the state government’s principal executive leadership position and is normally held by the person able to command confidence in the legislative assembly.
Terms as Chief Minister
The chronology records the following term entries:
| Term | From | To | Party / alliance in source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 June 1961 | 2 October 1963 | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | 5 March 1990 | 15 March 1995 | Janata Dal |
Political party and public career
The state chronology associates Biju Patnaik with Indian National Congress; Janata Dal. Party names and alliances sometimes changed across separate terms, so each individual tenure should be reviewed when the post is finalised.
As Chief Minister, Biju Patnaik would have led the council of ministers, coordinated state policy, represented the government in the legislature and advised the Governor on executive matters during the recorded tenure.
Place in the state’s political history
This profile is included in the complete Chief Minister archive for Odisha. Multiple non-consecutive terms belonging to the same person are kept in one profile rather than being published as duplicate posts. Acting or short-duration administrations are retained when they are identified in the source chronology.
Frequently asked questions
Was Biju Patnaik a Chief Minister of Odisha?
Yes. Biju Patnaik is listed in the state’s Chief Minister chronology.
Which political party was Biju Patnaik associated with?
Indian National Congress; Janata Dal
How many times did Biju Patnaik serve?
The extracted chronology contains 2 recorded term entries.
Sources and editorial note
State chronology: Chief Ministers of Odisha.
Biographical reference page: Biju Patnaik profile.
Draft status: political history, party labels, exact term dates and biographical details should be independently checked before publication. The featured image is an original state-themed editorial graphic, not a portrait of the politician.
