Bhubaneswar: Outgoing Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik says, “…I have always clearly said that when they asked me about my successor, I have said clearly that it is not Mr Pandian. I repeat it again that the people of Odisha will decide my successor.”
BJD President Naveen Patnaik terms criticisms of Mr Pandian as unfortunate . BJD President Naveen Patnaik says as an officer, Mr Pandian did excellent job in many fields…during 2 Cyclones & Covid 19…he did good work in health, education, Temple restoration & sports. “He is a man of integrity & honesty”. “But let me repeat again that he’s not my successor. 4.5 crore people of Odisha will choose my successor”. “My health is always fine & continues to be so”
On BJD’s poll debacle, party president Naveen Patnaik says, “In a democracy, you either win or lose. Having been defeated after a long time, we must always take the people’s verdict gracefully.” On successor, Patnaik says, “I have said clearly that it is not VK Pandian. I repeat it that the people of Odisha will decide my successor.” “…There has been some criticism of Mr Pandian. This is unfortunate…,” says Patnaik.
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