"The Chief Minister suddenly did not feel well due to humidity. Now he is completely OK and at Naveen Nivas (his residence)," an official of the Chief Minister's office said.
"Should have had adequate water for parade in sunny humid condition. Felt bit dehydrated. Perfectly fine now with two glasses of nimbu pani," Patnaik tweeted.
"Attending rest of days programs. Must tell all you kids out there to drink adequate water before going out in sun. Thanks for your wishes," he said in the tweet after attending another Independence Day function.
After unfurling the national Tri-colour at the state-level parade at Mahatma Gandhi Marg, the chief minister was visibly unwell while delivering his address and was seen slowing down towards the end of his speech.
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Despite that, he remained at the parade venue and took salute.
On way back to his residence, the chief minister went to the Capital Hospital where doctors examined him and said his health condition is perfectly alright.
Senior BJD leader Debi Prsad Mishra told reporters after meeting Patnaik at his residence that the chief minister is fit and there is nothing to worry about his health.
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