Patnaik’s close aide, Pandian quits politics after BJD’s electoral setback

“I consciously decide to withdraw from active politics. I apologise 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. My apologies to the entire Biju Parivaar including all the ‘karmis’ for this,” Pandian stated, expressing regret for any role he may have played in the party’s electoral defeat.

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‘Congress Manifesto will directly impact people residing in forest fringes’: K Surendran

While the people living in hilly areas are demanding a permanent solution to the wild animal attacks, the Congress manifesto is against it, he said. 

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GROUND REPORT| Haldwani prepares for elections amid mixed sentiments for BJP

With a population of 371,654 and situated 296 kilometers from Delhi, the district holds significant electoral weight. In the final stretch of campaigning, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami led a massive roadshow on the day of Ram Navami, drawing both fervent support and nuanced sentiments from the electorate. The New Indian team reached Haldwani to capture the election mood ahead of the first phase of polling.

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