BJP alleges Pandian has held CM Patnaik ‘hostage’, urges Odisha DGP to free him
7 months ago

BJP alleges Pandian has held CM Patnaik ‘hostage’, urges Odisha DGP to free him

Hindustan Times  

Bhubaneshwar: Alleging that chief minister Naveen Patnaik has been held “hostage” by his deputy VK Pandian, the Bharatiya Janata Party in Odisha on Friday appealed to the director general of police to “free Patnaik from the clutches of Pandian”. Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik In a letter to Odisha DGP Arun Kumar Sarangi, former president of the party’s state unit, Sameer Mohanty, alleged that Patnaik has been held hostage by Pandian for the last few days. The Chief Minister of our state Naveen Patnaik has been held hostage by his former personal secretary VK Pandian for some days.It is evident from the videos posted on various social media platforms of the Chief Minister’s own party BJD that the CM of the State is being held hostage by Pandian and some other non-Odia officials. This came amid allegations from Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union minister Giriraj Singh that CM Patnaik was being held captive by his close associate, BJD leader VK Pandian.

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Naveen Patnaik Backs Pandian Again
5 months ago

Naveen Patnaik Backs Pandian Again

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday once again backed BJD leader and his key aide V K Pandian, saying the bureaucrat-turned-politician has served the state and party with utmost dedication efficiency, and integrity, and rejected a media report of a split in his party as "completely false, motivated, defamatory and malicious". He was reacting to the report …

After poll debacle, Pandian says quitting active politics
6 months, 2 weeks ago

After poll debacle, Pandian says quitting active politics

Hindustan Times  

Bhubaneswar: VK Pandian, former bureaucrat and outgoing Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik’s close aide, on Sunday announced his withdrawal from “active politics”, five days after the Biju Janata Dal faced a drubbing at the hands of the Bharatiya Janata Party in both the assembly and Lok Sabha elections. “My intent of joining politics was only… only… to assist Naveen babu, …

‘VK Pandian not my successor’: Naveen Patnaik says people to choose his ‘heir'
6 months, 2 weeks ago

‘VK Pandian not my successor’: Naveen Patnaik says people to choose his ‘heir'

Hindustan Times  

In his first reaction after losing the Odisha assembly election, Naveen Patnaik, the outgoing chief minister who missed out on what would have been his sixth consecutive term in office, on Saturday defended his close aide VK Pandian, saying that the bureaucrat-turned-politician was not his successor. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik along with VK Pandian “The people of Odisha would …

Naveen Patnaik defends Pandian, says he is a person of integrity
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Naveen Patnaik defends Pandian, says he is a person of integrity

Hindustan Times  

Biju Janata Dal president and former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday defended his close aide VK Pandian amid rising clamour within the party over the latter’s role during the recently concluded Assembly and Lok Sabha polls. Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik and his close aide VK Pandian. I repeat that the people of Odisha will decide on my …

Blaming V.K. Pandian for BJD’s loss in 2024 elections unfortunate, says party supremo Naveen Patnaik
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Blaming V.K. Pandian for BJD’s loss in 2024 elections unfortunate, says party supremo Naveen Patnaik

The Hindu  

Pandian under fire for Biju Janata Dal’s defeat in 2024 elections, outgoing Chief Minister and party supremo Naveen Patnaik on Saturday came to the defence of his close aide, calling the criticism unfortunate. When asked about reasons behind BJD’s first defeat in past 24 years, Mr. Patnaik said “that is in the people’s hand. People of Odisha will decide my …

'Pandian not my successor, people will decide on this': Outgoing Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik
6 months, 2 weeks ago

'Pandian not my successor, people will decide on this': Outgoing Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik

India TV News  

Outgoing Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday said that his close aide and BJD leader VK Pandian is not his "successor" adding that the people of the state would decide on this. During a conversation with reporters, Patnaik said, "I would like to say that Mr Pandian has also worked and helped in health, education, sports, and our program …

VK Pandian is not my successor, says Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik
6 months, 3 weeks ago

VK Pandian is not my successor, says Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik

Deccan Chronicle  

BHUBANESWAR: Clearing the air on the gossips in the power corridors that Tamil Nadu-born bureaucrat-turned politician V Karthikeyan Pandian might succeed him, Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday said that Pandian is not his successor. The Opposition has been alleging that Pandian has held CM Naveen hostage and no BJD leader or government officials are allowed to meet Naveen …

Naveen Patnaik's shaking hands hidden away by Pandian: BJP again questions 'who is ruling Odisha'
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Naveen Patnaik's shaking hands hidden away by Pandian: BJP again questions 'who is ruling Odisha'

Op India  

On Tuesday, a short video clip of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik addressing an election rally went viral on social media. Taking to X, BJP leader and Assam CM, Himanta Biswa Sarma who has been campaigning for the party in the state, said that VK Pandian is even controlling the hand movements of Odisha CM. In his election rallies, Union …

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik reacts to BJP's ‘being controlled’ claim
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik reacts to BJP's ‘being controlled’ claim

Hindustan Times  

Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday responded to Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's claim that he was being controlled by BJD leader VK Pandian, saying the Bharatiya Janata Party is known for raising “non-issues”. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik ‘Pandian even controlling hand movements of Naveen Babu’: Assam CM Himanta Sarma "I believe the BJP, which is known …

‘Pandian even controlling hand movements of Naveen Babu’: Assam CM Himanta Sarma
6 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Pandian even controlling hand movements of Naveen Babu’: Assam CM Himanta Sarma

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday lashed out at Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik's close aide and senior BJD leader VK Pandian, claiming that the ex-bureaucrat has held Patnaik captive and is controlling even the BJD leader's hand movements. Odisha chief minister Naveen Patanaik and VK Pandian ‘Rahul Gandhi a 'desh-drohi', burden on his mother': Assam CM Himanta Sarma …

Assam CM accuses VK Pandian of controlling Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik
7 months ago

Assam CM accuses VK Pandian of controlling Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik

Op India  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma raised serious concerns regarding the autonomy and well-being of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik alleging that Biju Janata Dal leader VK Pandian effectively captured Patnaik, restricting his ability to interact independently. “I believe a High Court judge should speak to Naveen Babu alone to see if he is happy and if he is okay. …

Odisha CM held captive, controlled like a puppet, alleges BJP
7 months, 1 week ago

Odisha CM held captive, controlled like a puppet, alleges BJP

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: As the heat of the election rises in the state, the BJP on Monday stepped up its attack on the BJD, alleging Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is being held captive and manipulated like a puppet. Holding a media conference addressed jointly by five senior leaders - state president Manmohan Samal, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, BJP national vice-president Baijayant …

BJP sharpens attack on BJD; alleges Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik ‘is controlled like a puppet’
7 months, 1 week ago

BJP sharpens attack on BJD; alleges Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik ‘is controlled like a puppet’

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janta Party on Monday accused Biju Janata Dal leaders of producing a deepfake video of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik by using artificial intelligence and emphasised the need to rescue of Mr. Patnaik from “isolation”. Not the same person, says Panda In a press conference, BJP’s state president Manmohan Samal, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, BJP national vice …

BJP sharpens attack against Naveen Patnaik as party leadership heads to Odisha
7 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP sharpens attack against Naveen Patnaik as party leadership heads to Odisha

The Hindu  

The saffron party sharpened its attack against the Naveen Patnaik government ahead of the scheduled visit of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s top leadership, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to poll-bound Odisha. Is Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, who is also heading a regional party, not able to find any capable legislator and MP within the Biju Janata Dal to lead …

VK Pandian's bureaucrat wife transferred after misuse of public office complaint
7 months, 3 weeks ago

VK Pandian's bureaucrat wife transferred after misuse of public office complaint

India Today  

The Election Commission on Thursday ordered the immediate transfer of senior Odisha bureaucrat Sujata R Kartikeyan, wife of BJD leader V K Pandian, to a non-public dealing department, hours after BJP's complaint of alleged misuse of public office, sources said. The sources said Kartikeyan was shunted out with immediate effect following complaints of alleged misuse of public office. The BJP …

Odisha BJP targets Pandian, slams BJD’s ‘misrule and misdeed’
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Odisha BJP targets Pandian, slams BJD’s ‘misrule and misdeed’

The Hindu  

The Odisha BJP trained its guns on V.K. Pandian, a close aide of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, as it launched a blistering attack on the Biju Janata Dal government by unveiling a catalogue of the administration’s ‘misrule and misdeed’. The BJP on Wednesday released an Odia booklet, titled ‘25 years’ box of sins’ levelling charges of corruption, misgovernance, anti-farmer …

VK Pandian Removed From The Odisha CMO’s Officials List
8 months, 2 weeks ago

VK Pandian Removed From The Odisha CMO’s Officials List

Deccan Chronicle  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday said the name of VK Pandian, the 5T initiative chairman, has been removed from the list of officials in Chief Minister’s Office, Odisha, following a complaint lodged by the BJP with the Election Commission of India. In a press release, BJP spokesman Anil Biswal said on April 4, his party had raised objection to …

V.K. Pandian, close aide of Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, won’t contest elections in 2024: BJD
1 year ago

V.K. Pandian, close aide of Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, won’t contest elections in 2024: BJD

The Hindu  

Putting all speculation to rest, V.K. Pandian, a close aide of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, on December 15 told the Biju Janata Dal that he would not contest the Lok Sabha election or the Assembly election next year. After Mr. Pandian joined the BJD in November, there were rumours that the former IAS officer would contest elections. “At the …

PROFILE | V.K. Pandian: Odisha’s Chief Minister-in-waiting?
1 year ago

PROFILE | V.K. Pandian: Odisha’s Chief Minister-in-waiting?

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 14, 2023 11:00 IST - 7 MINS READ IAS officer V.K. “With the guidance of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, I will work for the people of Odisha in a dedicated, humble, and selfless manner,” Pandian said after joining the BJD. Pandian formally joined the Biju Janata Dal in the presence of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and senior …

VK Pandian gets Odisha Cabinet minister rank after voluntary retirement as CM Patnaik's private secretary
1 year, 2 months ago

VK Pandian gets Odisha Cabinet minister rank after voluntary retirement as CM Patnaik's private secretary

India TV News  

IAS officer VK Pandian got Odisha Cabinet minister rank a day after voluntary retirement as Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's private secretary on Tuesday. Earlier, Pandian took voluntary retirement from government service amid buzz over his induction into the Patnaik Cabinet on Monday. Pandian joined the Chief Minister's Office in 2011, and since then, he has been Patnaik's private secretary. After …

V.K Pandian, private secretary to Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, takes voluntary retirement
1 year, 2 months ago

V.K Pandian, private secretary to Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, takes voluntary retirement

The Hindu  

V. K Pandian, the all powerful private secretary to Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, has taken voluntary retirement from All India Civil Services, fueling speculation for his full-time plunge into State politics. “In reference to letter No.GAD-SER1-PERS-0100-2014 dated 20.10.2023 from Government of Odisha on the above mentioned subject, I am directed to convey the approval of the competent authority for …

V.K. Pandian, Odisha’s influential bureaucrat
1 year, 5 months ago

V.K. Pandian, Odisha’s influential bureaucrat

The Hindu  

June 29, 2023 12:15 am | Updated 12:49 am IST Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s most trusted bureaucrat, V.K. Recently, based on a complaint by Bharatiya Janata Party MP Aparajita Sarangi and BJP State President Manmohan Samal, the Department of Personnel and Training urged the Odisha Chief Secretary to address Mr. Pandian’s alleged violations of The All India Services Rules. …

Bihar: Asked to surrender in kidnapping case, Kartikeya Singh instead took oath as law minister | Exclusive
2 years, 4 months ago

Bihar: Asked to surrender in kidnapping case, Kartikeya Singh instead took oath as law minister | Exclusive

India TV News  

Highlights Controversy has erupted over induction of RJD MLC Kartikeya Singh He has been divested of law ministry in the state A case of kidnapping has been registered against Singh Bihar news: A day after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expanded his new cabinet on Tuesday by inducting 31 new ministers, including a huge contingent of 16 from key ally RJD, …

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