V K Pandian Withdraws from Politics, Apologizes for BJD's Loss

Former bureaucrat V K Pandian announced his withdrawal from active politics, citing his sole intent to support Naveen Patnaik. Pandian apologized for any role he might have played in BJD's electoral loss. He expressed gratitude towards his mentor and the people of Odisha for their love and support.

In a surprising turn of events, V K Pandian, a former bureaucrat turned politician, has announced his withdrawal from active politics just six months and 13 days after joining. In a heartfelt video message, Pandian expressed that his only intention to enter the political arena was to assist Odisha’s Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.

Pandian emphasized that he had no desire to contest in the 2024 elections and issued a public apology to the people of Odisha and the BJD for any perceived failures. 'My intent in joining politics was solely to assist Naveen Babu,' Pandian reiterated.

Throughout his political journey, Pandian faced significant scrutiny and criticism. However, CM Naveen Patnaik defended him, stating that the criticisms were unfounded and praised Pandian's contributions as 'excellent.'