VK Pandian, a close aide of former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, announced his retirement from active politics following the Biju Janata Dal’s (BJD) significant loss in the state Assembly elections. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a landslide victory, reducing the BJD, which had governed Odisha for over two decades, to just 51 seats in the 147-member Assembly. Pandian’s Tamil origin became a focal point in the BJP’s campaign, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasising a native Odia candidate for the Chief Minister’s position. In a video message, Pandian apologised to BJD members, expressing his intent was solely to support Naveen Patnaik. He conveyed gratitude to the Biju parivar and affirmed his continued devotion to Odisha and Patnaik. Who Will Be New Odisha CM? From Dharmendra Pradhan to Jayanarayan Mishra and Manmohan Samal, List of Leaders Who May Become First BJP Chief Minister of Odisha.

VK Pandian Announces Retirement from Active Politics

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