Highlights

  • VK Pandian retires from active politics
  • Decision after BJD's loss in elections
  • Pandian apologises for BJD's loss

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Pandian apologised to the "BJD family" for the electoral loss, while thanking the people of Odisha for "giving him a chance to serve them".

VK Pandian quits active politics after BJD's defeat in Odisha

Following Biju Janata Dal's humbling defeat in Odisha, former chief minister Naveen Patnaik's aide VK Pandian announced his retirement from active politics.

"Now consciously I decide to withdraw myself from active politics. I am sorry if I have hurt anyone on this journey. I am sorry if this campaign narrative against me has had a part to play in BJD's loss," said Pandian in a video message.

He apologised to the "BJD family" for the electoral loss, while thanking the people of Odisha for "giving him a chance to serve them".

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