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A recent revelation from senior journalist Ruben Banerjee's book has brought to light a significant development involving Gita Mehta, the late sister of former Odisha Chief Minister and present Leader of Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik.

According to the book, Gita Mehta had expressed concerns about VK Pandian's influence on her brother. This conversation reportedly took place during her treatment at a medical facility in September 2023, where she voiced her apprehension to a close associate.

The book notes that Gita Mehta, in a weakened state, had questioned whether Pandian was leading Naveen down the wrong path. These comments...