V K Pandian Finally Spotted in Delhi After BJD’s Election Defeat

V K Pandian, the bureaucrat-turned-politician, has been allegedly seen in New Delhi after remaining out of public view following the Biju Janata Dal’s (BJD) recent electoral loss in Odisha.He was being blamed by party leaders, public for the loss of the Biju Janata Dal that has never tasted defeat in the 2024, LS and Assembly polls. Sources report that Pandian arrived at Delhi airport at approximately 11:10 PM on Wednesday night on a Vistara flight. His next steps remain uncertain. Known as a close associate of BJD president Naveen Patnaik, Pandian has not been seen publicly since the election results were announced on June 4.As the BJD’s second-in-command after Patnaik, Pandian played a significant role in the party’s election strategy and campaign efforts for the 2024 state elections.However, after the public’s response, the Chief Minister had earlier called the allegations of Pandian being his successor as exaggerated.