Private secretary to CM Naveen Patnaik for 12 years, V Karthikeyan Pandian or VK Pandian is considered the brain behind many of his popular schemes. The 2000-batch IAS officer is a Cabinet Minister now and is all set to play a key role in managing BJD and Odisha's politics, especially as the nation gears up to hold General Elections in 2024., India News, Times Now