Probe Into V K Pandian’s Helicopter Tour Expenses In Progress: Odisha Minister
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The BJP government in Odisha has initiated an investigation into the expenses incurred by former 5T chairman V K Pandian's statewide helicopter tours before the 2024 general elections.
Bhubaneswar, Aug 9: The BJP government in Odisha has initiated an investigation into the expenses incurred by former 5T chairman V K Pandian's statewide helicopter tours before the 2024 general elections.
Odisha's Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena on Friday told media that a probe into the statewide chopper tours of the former IAS officer before the general elections is underway and appropriate action will be taken if any irregularity is found in this regard.
"Our government has been vigilant with a focus on ensuring zero corruption. It is not acceptable if a person misuses government money in any form," Jena said.
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✨Earlier, the BJP had alleged that Rs 500 crore of exchequer’s money had been spent on the statewide chopper tours of Pandian.
In June this year, Pandian, a close aide of former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, quit active politics following the Biju Janata Dal's defeat in the Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections.
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