Niranjan Patnaik is an Indian politician and a prominent member of the Indian National Congress. He has served in various capacities within the party and has held significant positions in the government of Odisha. His political career spans several decades, during which he has been involved in various developmental initiatives in the state. Born on January 1, 1945, in Bargarh, Odisha, Patnaik has a background in law and has been active in politics since the 1970s. He has also served as the president of the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee, playing a crucial role in shaping the party's strategies and policies in the region.