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Pandian criticism for BJD defeat unfortunate: Naveen Patnaik

IndiaTimes Saturday, 8 June 2024
Caretaker Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik defended his close aide VK Pandian on Saturday, responding to criticism aimed at BJD's chief election strategist following the party's recent electoral defeat. Naveen expressed his disappointment, calling the criticism of Pandian regrettable. For the first time since its formation, the BJD experienced defeat, securing only 51 out of 147 assembly seats and failing to win any of the 21 Lok Sabha seats in the state.
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News video: Odisha Election Result: Naveen Patnaik Accepts Defeat, Says ‘People Of Odisha Are My Family’

Odisha Election Result: Naveen Patnaik Accepts Defeat, Says ‘People Of Odisha Are My Family’ 03:39

 Days after the Odisha assembly election results, outgoing Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik clarified that BJD leader VK Pandian, despite his long association as Patnaik's private secretary and subsequent entry into politics, is not his chosen successor. Patnaik emphasised that the people of Odisha will...

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