Former-IAS and Naveen Patnaik’s aide VK Pandian joins BJD ahead of 2024 elections
The BJD will benefit from Pandian's induction into the party in ahead of the Lok Sabha elections of the following year.
VK Pandian’s Swift Ascent: From Bureaucrat To Odisha Cabinet Within Just 24 Hours
In 2019, when Mr. Patnaik assumed office as Chief Minister for the fifth time, Pandian was entrusted with the additional role of '5T secretary,' overseeing transformative initiatives in government departments.
