Braj Mohan Ram Sworn In as Odisha Governor
Braj Mohan Ram takes oath as the Governor of Odisha in Bhubaneswar. CM Mohan Charan Majhi attends the ceremony at Lok Bhavan.
In a significant administrative transition, Braj Mohan Ram officially took the oath of office as the Governor of Odisha on Sunday. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Abhishek Hall of 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 was attended by several high-ranking officials, including the Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, who was present to welcome the new Governor.
Following the ceremony, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi took to social media platform X to extend his congratulations. In his post, Majhi expressed his heartfelt greetings to Shri Brajmohan Ram and voiced his confidence that the state's developmental journey would accelerate under the new Governor's guidance.
“Under the guidance of His Excellency the Governor, Odisha's journey of development will gain further momentum. I wish him a successful tenure,” Chief Minister Majhi stated.
Who is Braj Mohan Ram?
Braj Mohan Ram brings a wealth of political and social experience to the role. A prominent Dalit leader from the Dhobi community, his career is marked by extensive public service:
- Parliamentary Experience: He is a former Member of Parliament from Jharkhand, where he represented the Palamu constituency in the Lok Sabha for three consecutive terms, winning elections in 1996, 1998, and 1999.
- State Legislature: Prior to his time in the Lok Sabha, he served as an MLA in the undivided state of Bihar.
- Social Advocacy: He has been deeply involved in organisational work with the Dhobi Mahasangh and the Scheduled Caste Morcha.
- Educational Contributions: He has also been associated with initiatives to establish educational institutions in Chandwa.
Part of a Larger National Reshuffle
The appointment of Braj Mohan Ram is part of a broader reshuffle of Governors across six states ordered by President Droupadi Murmu. According to a statement from Rashtrapati Bhavan, four new appointments were made simultaneously:
- Braj Mohan Ram: Governor of Odisha
- Sudha Yadav: Governor of Karnataka
- Dhal Singh Bisen: Governor of Uttarakhand
- Dushyant Gautam: Governor of Sikkim
Additionally, the reshuffle included the reassignment of the Governors of Sikkim and Kerala to Kerala and Tamil Nadu, respectively. These appointments became effective as the respective individuals assumed charge of their offices.