VK Pandian, Naveen Patnaik's close aide, quits politics after BJD's defeat in Odisha

Days after the Odisha assembly election results, outgoing Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik clarified that BJD leader VK Pandian, despite his long association as Patnaik's private secretary and subsequent entry into politics, is not his chosen successor. Patnaik emphasised that the people of Odisha will ultimately decide on his successor. Patnaik acknowledged Pandian's contributions in various sectors but reiterated that Pandian had not held any official party position. #OdishaElection #NaveenPatnaik #DefeatAcceptance #OdishaFamily #ElectionResults #PoliticalStatement #PeoplePower #LeadershipGrace #OdishaVotes #PatnaikLegacy #PoliticalTransition #BJDSupport #DemocracyWins #PeoplePower #GraciousExit

Caretaker Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik defended his close aide VK Pandian on Saturday, responding to criticism aimed at BJD's chief election strategist...

V K Pandian, who resigned from the IAS last November to join the BJD, rapidly transitioned from being the trusted bureaucratic aide of former CM Naveen Patnaik...