Braj Mohan Ram Sworn In as Odisha Governor; Naveen Patnaik Extends Wishes
Braj Mohan Ram takes oath as Odisha Governor. BJD chief Naveen Patnaik and CM Mohan Charan Majhi extend their congratulations.
In a significant constitutional development, Braj Mohan Ram has officially taken the oath of office as the new Governor of Odisha. The swearing-in ceremony took place on Sunday at Lok Bhavan in Bhubaneswar, marking the beginning of his tenure in the state.
The Swearing-In Ceremony
The oath of office was administered by the Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court, Harish Tandon. The event, held at the Abhishek Hall within Lok Bhavan, was attended by key dignitaries, including Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who was present to welcome the new Governor.
Naveen Patnaik’s Message of Constitutional Values
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief and the Leader of Opposition in the Odisha Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, extended his congratulations to the new Governor via a post on X. Patnaik expressed his hope that the office would continue to uphold democratic principles under the new leadership.
“Congratulate Honourable @GovernorOdisha Shri Brajmohan Ram on being sworn in as the new Governor of Odisha. Wish, under your leadership, the august office reaffirms the constitutional values in true democratic spirit. Wish him a fruitful tenure ahead,” Patnaik wrote.
Chief Minister Majhi Predicts Growth Momentum
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi also shared his greetings, voicing confidence that the state's progress would accelerate under the Governor's guidance. In his own post on X, the Chief Minister noted that he was present at the ceremony and wished Shri Brajmohan Ram a successful term, stating that Odisha's journey of development would gain further momentum.
Who is Braj Mohan Ram?
The newly appointed Governor brings a wealth of political and social experience to the role. A Dalit leader from the Dhobi community, Braj Mohan Ram has a distinguished history in Indian politics:
- Parliamentary Career: He is a former parliamentarian from Jharkhand, where he represented Palamu in the Lok Sabha for three consecutive terms, winning elections in 1996, 1998, and 1999.
- State Politics: He previously served as an MLA in the undivided state of Bihar.
- Social Activism: His organizational work includes significant involvement with the Dhobi Mahasangh and the Scheduled Caste Morcha.
- Educational Contributions: He has been actively associated with efforts to establish educational institutions in Chandwa.