On Monday, President Droupadi Murmu appointed Braj Mohan Ram as Odisha’s new governor. He will succeed the current Governor, Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati, as part of the six-state appointments announced today.
Ram is a Dalit leader with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Jharkhand. He was elected to the Lok Sabha three times from the Palamu constituency, serving as a Member of Parliament from 1996 to 2004. He served in the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly from 1991 to 1995 before becoming a member of parliament. He has also worked as the state coordinator for the BJP’s Scheduled Caste (SC) Morcha in Jharkhand.
Ram Speaks After Appointment
Reacting to his appointment, Braj Mohan Ram said that he was happy and fortunate to have received the opportunity. He also added that he had sought the blessings of Goddess Durga during Navratri.
“I am feeling very happy and fortunate. I have received the blessings of Goddess Durga during Navratri. The selection of someone like us shows that the party cares for everyone, whether they belong to the SC or ST communities. This is possible only in the BJP, not in other parties,” he said.
Ram also added that he would try to meet the expectations placed on him and focus on the needs of the people in Odisha.
“Whatever the local requirements and basic needs may be, whether in education, healthcare or setting up industries, we will try to fulfil the needs of the people,” he said.
CM Mohan Majhi Congratulates Ram
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi congratulated Ram on his appointment as Odisha’s new Governor. He expressed hope that Ram’s guidance and cooperation would help in building a prosperous and developed Odisha.
In his tweet, CM Majhi wrote, “Heartiest congratulations to Shri Braj Mohan Ram Ji on his appointment as the Hon’ble Governor of Odisha. I look forward to his guidance and support in our collective efforts towards building a prosperous, inclusive and developed Odisha. May his tenure further strengthen the spirit of service and the aspirations of our people. My best wishes for a successful and fulfilling tenure.”
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