VK Pandian’s wife Sujata Karthikeyan likely to enter BJD, sparks debate over Naveen’s succession plans | India News
Sujata Rout Karthikeyan, wife of former IAS officer and BJD politician VK Pandian, is expected to join the party on Thursday. BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik is reportedly set to induct her, with senior leaders supporting the move. The 2000-batch IAS officer's entry is seen as part of a succession plan for the party, as Patnaik ages and faces health challenges. While some party leaders criticize the move, others see it as beneficial for the party's future.
24 JUN 2026
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VK Pandian’s wife Sujata Karthikeyan likely to enter BJD, sparks debate over Naveen’s succession plans | India News
25 JUN 2026
— NDTV
Sujata Rout Karthikeyan, a former IAS officer and wife of VK Pandian, joined the BJD on Thursday.
27 JUN 2026
— The Hindu
The Biju Janata Dal recently inducted Sujata Rout, wife of a close aide, into the party, signaling a potential shift in party dynamics.
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