Senior IAS officer Sujata Rout Karthikeyan has taken voluntary retirement, sparking rumors of her entry into politics. Sujata, who was serving in the finance department, dismissed these speculations, citing personal reasons for her resignation. Her departure follows her husband VK Pandian’s earlier retirement and subsequent low-profile entry into the BJD.
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