In May 2019, Naveen Patnaik was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Odisha for the __________ time.

Correct option is B

The Correct Answer is: (B) fifth

Explanation:
In May 2019, Naveen Patnaik was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Odisha for the fifth consecutive term.His party, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), secured a decisive victory in the 2019 Odisha Legislative Assembly elections, winning 112 out of 147 seats.This remarkable achievement underscores his enduring popularity and the trust reposed in him by the people of Odisha. ​

Information Booster:
• Naveen Patnaik first became Chief Minister of Odisha in 2000.​
• He has served as CM for five consecutive terms from 2000 to 2024.​
• The BJD has been in power in Odisha since 2000.​
• In the 2019 elections, the BJD won 112 seats, BJP secured 23 seats, and Congress managed 9 seats.​
• Naveen Patnaik is the son of former Odisha CM Biju Patnaik.​
• He is known for his focus on development and welfare programs in the state.​