Bhubaneswar: Naveen Patnaik, the head of the BJD and the Leader of the Opposition in the Odisha Assembly, was taken to a private medical facility in Bhubaneswar on Sunday due to dehydration. Reports indicate that his health is currently stable.

According to a statement from the hospital, "Shri Naveen Patnaik was admitted to SUM Ultimate Medicare, Bhubaneswar, at 5:15 PM today due to dehydration. His condition is stable and he is responding well to treatment."

The 78-year-old former Chief Minister experienced discomfort on Saturday night, prompting several doctors to visit his home, Naveen Niwas, as reported by party officials.

Earlier, BJD representatives mentioned that his hospitalization was linked to age-related health issues.

Patnaik had previously undergone spinal surgery for cervical arthritis in Mumbai and returned to Odisha on July 12.

He traveled to Mumbai on June 20 for the procedure, which took place on June 22, and was discharged from the hospital on July 7.