VK Pandian still active in Naveen Niwas? BJD leader Manmath Routray drops major hint

Amidst the speculation surrounding VK Pandian’s absence from public view after the 2024 election debacle, BJD leader Manmath Routray on Saturday gave an indirect hint that he is still active in Naveen Niwas, the official residence of party president Naveen Patnaik.

According to Routray, VK Pandian is assiduously overseeing the health of BJD president Naveen Patnaik. He frequently used to engage with medical professionals who visited from other regions to advise on the former Chief Minister's health matters.

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“VK Pandian is not in active politics. I have not met him once at Naveen Nivas after the elections.  But as he (VK Pandian) looked after Naveen Patnaik's health and coordinated with the doctors treating him at a personal level for physical health. Otherwise, VK Pandian is not meeting anyone and away from politics,” said Routray.

The BJD leader said that VK Pandian was looking after Naveen Patnaik’s health and meeting the doctors’ team and I know that he is still looking after these aspects. 

“VK Pandian was taking regular updates regarding Naveen Patnaik’s exercise, medicines and other therapies. I think that for someone who is taking care of his Guru, there is nothing bad about it,” Routray added.