He (Panda) tried to create a narrative that Chief Minister's health is not good and people should look for new leadership. And he was standing there as the fresh leader. or the competent leader to take over.
Pandian also revealed that it was an understanding between APJ Abdul Kalam and Biju Patnaik that led to the DRDO using the Wheeler Islands in Odisha as the launch site of its Inter-Continental Missiles.
In 2024, I am not going to contest any elections. I was asked for a party post also. I said, no, I'll just work for Naveen Patnaik. He is my leader. I draw a lot of inspiration from him.
Chief Minister believes in not doing politics when elections are not around. He believes strongly in work. He says that I am in this job to work for the people. Whatever help the people of the state need.
Naveen Babu is so good at managing everything. You are just a witness many times. But whenever it is within the sphere of my work, I'll happily contribute always.
They respect the people's mandate, that genuine respect which comes when you enjoy the confidence of people. That is the first thing both have. If you see both meeting for the first time, you will see that as if they are great friends.
He invested heavily in irrigation; he invested in agriculture practices. And in seven years, eight years, Odisha had become self-sufficient in food grain production. In 11 years, Odisha became food surplus.
Pandian refuted the charge by the Opposition that the BJD and the BJP were playing a fixed match as the BJD had consistently backed the centre on crucial bills.