Pandians

Odisha govt begins probe into Pandian’s ‘indiscriminate’ chopper use during BJD regime

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Odisha govt begins probe into Pandian’s ‘indiscriminate’ chopper use during BJD regime

former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s close aide V.K. Pandian. File | Videograb: PTI The ruling BJP in Odisha has started an investigation into the alleged extensive use of government choppers by former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s close aide V.K. Pandian during the BJD regime, a Minister said. Mr. Pandian, who announced his retirement from active … Read more

In RTI replies, collectors feign ignorance about V.K. Pandian’s ‘extravaganza’ tours in Odisha 

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In RTI replies, collectors feign ignorance about V.K. Pandian’s ‘extravaganza’ tours in Odisha 

Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik with his close aide and bureaucrat-turned-politician V.K. Pandian in Bhubaneswar. File photo | Photo Credit: Biswaranjan Rout Whirlwind tours of various districts in 2023 by V.K. Pandian, a close aide of former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, caused quite a stir for which Mr. Patnaik had to defend these visits on the … Read more