​Naveen Patnaik Cancels Diwali Celebrations in Solidarity with Cyclone Arnab and Landslide-Affected Districts

Leader of Opposition and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik announced on Saturday, 7 November 2026, that he will not celebrate Diwali this year, standing in solidarity with citizens severely impacted by recent floods and landsli