In Odisha, Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Pandian’ dig at CM Naveen Patnaik | India News
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of running a government that caters to billionaires from Delhi, while alleging that chief minister Naveen Patnaik‘s administration in Odisha serves only a select few.
While addressing a rally in in Kendrapara, Odiaha, Rahul asserted that despite the BJD and BJP’s apparent electoral rivalry, they are actually collaborating behind the scenes.
“Call it a partnership or marriage, both BJD and BJP are together,” he said.
The Wayanad MP also took a swipe at Patnaik, suggesting that although he holds the position of chief minister, the real power in the BJD government lies with his aide, VK Pandian.
Referring to the Prime Minister indirectly, Rahul said, “Uncle-ji and Naveen-babu have given Odisha PAANN, meaning Pandian, Amit Shah, Narendra Modi, Naveen Patnaik. They have looted your wealth.”
V Kartikeyan Pandian, is a member of the Biju Janata Dal from the state of Odisha and a former IAS officer. In November 2023, Pandian was appointed as Chairman 5T with the rank of a Cabinet Minister.
While addressing a rally in in Kendrapara, Odiaha, Rahul asserted that despite the BJD and BJP’s apparent electoral rivalry, they are actually collaborating behind the scenes.
“Call it a partnership or marriage, both BJD and BJP are together,” he said.
The Wayanad MP also took a swipe at Patnaik, suggesting that although he holds the position of chief minister, the real power in the BJD government lies with his aide, VK Pandian.
Referring to the Prime Minister indirectly, Rahul said, “Uncle-ji and Naveen-babu have given Odisha PAANN, meaning Pandian, Amit Shah, Narendra Modi, Naveen Patnaik. They have looted your wealth.”
V Kartikeyan Pandian, is a member of the Biju Janata Dal from the state of Odisha and a former IAS officer. In November 2023, Pandian was appointed as Chairman 5T with the rank of a Cabinet Minister.
