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Trusted Patnaik secretary Pandian takes voluntary retirement, big role in BJD likely

IndiaTimes Monday, 23 October 2023
VK Pandian, a trusted secretary and IAS officer to Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, has taken voluntary retirement, fueling speculation about his entry into politics. Pandian, who has been in the chief minister's office since 2011, has been visiting assembly constituencies and addressing people's grievances, leading to rumors of his political aspirations. The retired bureaucrat is expected to become BJD's top political strategist and may run for office himself. Pandian gained attention for his unique approach, including wearing an untucked white shirt and sandals instead of shoes.
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