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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik’s aide gets cabinet rank
VK Pandian, a close aide of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, has been given a Cabinet rank in the state government. Previously the secretary of the 5T (transformational initiatives), Pandian has now been appointed as the chairman of the initiative. This move has raised eyebrows and surprised the opposition parties, as it is believed that Pandian will have significant influence in multiple ministries of the state government.