Taking advantage of the simplicity, age and health condition of Naveen Patnaik, he (VK Pandian) has kept him (Odisha CM) under house arrest, Tudu alleged.
Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi and Odisha BJP Chief Manmohan Samal’s complaint with the Centre against 5T secretary VK Pandian, and the subsequent letter from the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) asking the Odisha government to take necessary action against the ‘erring’ IAS officer, seem to have opened the flood gates of accusations and counter accusations thereby heating up the state politics before the 2024 general election.
Patnaik in his letter claimed that the name of VK Pandian appears in hoardings bearing the symbol of BJD at Hatibadi Road, Ram Nagar, Paralakhemundi in Gajapati district. The hoarding proclaims that Rs 20 lakh has been sanctioned for a Church during visit of 5T Secretary VK Pandian which is a clear violation of Rule 5 of AIS Conduct Rules.
While the BJP questioned what is the compulsion behind BJD supporting the saffron party, the Congress termed the fear of CBI and ED as the main reason behind the conch party supporting PM Modi government at the Centre.
Moreover, the cabinet also gave its nod to recommended inclusion of Saora language in the 8th schedule of the Constitution of India.
What has happened to him Is CM Naveen unwell?? After the statements of BJD leader Prafulla Samal that Naveen Patnaik can’t move around so much, In a tweet, she expressed her desire to know what has happened to the CM that he has restricted his movements. She also said that the people of Odisha should know the reason behind the CM’s inability.
While the ruling BJD is claiming that Pujari has been excluded owing to the alleged poor performance of the department following a review by CM Naveen, speculations are rife that the move came after several allegations of irregularities were leveled against the duo.
Sources said that Rohit Pujari has been excluded owing to the alleged poor performance of the Higher Education Department which was reviewed by the CM himself.
Patnaik assured PM Modi that the Odisha government is taking all possible steps to save the lives of the injured passengers who are currently undergoing treatment at various hospitals in the state.
As per sources, several leaders within the BJD are now feeling suffocated as they are now sidelined amid the dominance of a particular coterie.
The theme of the Governing Council meeting is "Viksit Bharat @2047: Role of Team India".
In a letter to CM Naveen, Pradhan urged him to continue with the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism for payment of pension to the elderly, widows and divyangs.
If sources are to be believed, then the new ministers are likely to take oath at 9:30 AM on Monday at the convention hall of the Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar.
Patnaik’s assets in terms of deposit amounts in various banks and post offices and various bonds have increased by Rs 42, 86,069.
Naveen Patnaik promptly cleared the air surrounding the meeting with Bihar CM Nitish Kumar recently. Patnaik categorically stated that no discussion regarding any alliance was held. A day after his meeting with Nitish Kumar, Patnaik flew to Delhi and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and cleared that BJD is not with the third front.
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