Correct option is D
· As of July 2023, Naveen Patnaik has become the second longest-serving Chief Minister of an Indian state.
· He surpassed Jyoti Basu's tenure by serving over 23 years and 138 days as the Chief Minister of Odisha.
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· Pawan Kumar Chamling: Holds the record for the longest-serving Chief Minister in India, having led Sikkim for over 24 years.
· Jyoti Basu: Served as the Chief Minister of West Bengal for 23 years and 137 days.
· Shivraj Singh Chouhan: Has been the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh for over 15 years.
· Yogi Adityanath: Serving as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh since 2017.