Mohan Charan Majhi made history as the first BJP Chief Minister of Odisha. His oath-taking ceremony took place at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar. The event marks a new chapter for the state, which has been under the leadership of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) for 24 years. Many major leaders of the BJP including Prime Minister Modi attended his swearing-in ceremony. Along with Manjhi, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Pravati Parida were also sworn in as Deputy Chief Ministers. Know the complete list of 16 Manjhi-cabinet ministers in this article.
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The oath is historical
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On the swearing-in day, Mohan Charan Majhi, a prominent tribal leader, was sworn in as the Chief Minister. Besides him, there are two Deputy Ministers: Pravati Parida and Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. This moment is especially significant as Pravati Parida became the first female Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha.
New leadership and victory
The new Cabinet includes 22 ministers, including the Prime Minister. The BJP’s victory in the assembly elections brought about a significant change, ending the long reign of the BJD led by Naveen Patnaik. The BJP won a comfortable majority of 78 out of 147 seats, while the BJD won 51 seats, well short of a majority. The Congress won 14 seats.
Key cabinet member
Suresh Pujari, who won from Brajarajnagar Assembly constituency, is a notable figure in the new cabinet. He defeated BJD candidate Alaka Mohanty by a significant margin of 26,789 votes. Rabi Narayan Naik, another key member, won from Kuchinda Assembly constituency, defeating BJD candidate Rajendra Kumar Chhatria by 32,220 votes.
| minister, pastor | investment portfolio |
| Mohan Charan Majhi | Prime minister |
| Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo | vice Prime Minister |
| Pravati Parida | vice Prime Minister |
| Suresh Pujari | minister, pastor |
| Rabi Narayan Naik | minister, pastor |
| Nityananda Gond | minister, pastor |
| Krushna Chandra Patra | minister, pastor |
| Prithviraj Harichandan | minister, pastor |
| Dr. Mukesh Mahaling | minister, pastor |
| Bibhuti Bhushan Jena | minister, pastor |
| Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra | minister, pastor |
| Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia | minister, pastor |
| Suryabanshi Suraj | minister, pastor |
| Pradeep Bala Samanta | minister, pastor |
| Gokulananda Mallik | minister, pastor |
| Sampad Charan Swain | minister, pastor |
Other important ministers
Nityananda Gond and Krushna Chandra Patra also joined the cabinet. Gond won from Umerkote Assembly constituency by defeating BJD candidate Nabina Nayak by a margin of 10,373 votes. Patra, who won from Dhenkanal Assembly constituency, defeated BJD candidate Sudhir Kumar Samal by a margin of 20,439 votes.
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo | minister, pastor |
| Pravati Parida | minister, pastor |
| Suresh Pujari | minister, pastor |
| Rabi Narayan Naik | minister, pastor |
| Nityananda Gond | minister, pastor |
| Krushna Chandra Patra | minister, pastor |
| Prithviraj Harichandan | minister, pastor |
| Mukesh Mahaling | minister, pastor |
| Bibhuti Bhusan Jena | minister, pastor |
| Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra | minister, pastor |
| Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia | Minister of State (MoS) with independent responsibility |
| Suryabanshi Suraj Sthitaprajna | Minister of State (MoS) with independent responsibility |
| Pradeep Bal Samanta | Minister of State (MoS) with independent responsibility |
| Gokula Nanda Mallik | Minister of State (MoS) with independent responsibility |
| Sampad Chandra Swain | Minister of State (MoS) with independent responsibility |
| Laxman bag | Likely to secure a cabinet berth |
| Babu Singh | Competitor |
| Irasis Achaharya | Competitor |
| Sanjali Murmu | Competitor |
| Satrughan Jena | Competitor |
| Nabin Kumar Jain | Competitor |
| Saroj Kumar Pradhan | Competitor |
| Durga Prasan Nayak | Competitor |
| Pradyumna Kumar Nayak | Competitor |
| Pradeep Bal Samanta | Competitor (also listed as MoS with Independent Charge) |
| Mukesh Mahaling | Candidate (also listed as Minister) |
| Nityananda Gond | Candidate (also listed as Minister) |
| Suryabanshi Suraj | Competitor (also listed as MoS with Independent Charge) |
| Prithiviraj Harichandan | Candidate (also listed as Minister) |
Ministers of State (MoS) have independent responsibilities
Five MLAs were appointed as Ministers of State with Independent Charge. Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia, who won from Jashipur Assembly constituency, defeated BJD candidate Chakradhar Hembram by 34,667 votes. Suryabanshi Suraj Sthitaprajna, winner of Dhamnagar Assembly constituency, defeated BJD candidate Sanjaya Kumar Das by 8,095 votes.
Additional Minister
Pradeep Bal Samanta, who won from Sukinda Assembly constituency, defeated BJD candidate Pritiranjan Gharai by 9,577 votes. Gokula Nanda Mallik, who won from Polasara Assembly constituency, defeated BJD candidate Srikanta Sahu by 20,946 votes. Sampad Chandra Swain, who won from Paradeep Assembly constituency, defeated BJD candidate Geetanjali Routray by 15,787 votes.
New era for Odisha
As Odisha prepares for the transition of power, the focus is on the incoming government and its plans for the state’s future. With 15 ministers along with CM Mohan Charan Majhi being inducted into the cabinet on June 12, 2024, expectations are high. Majhi, a BJP MLA from Keonjhar, belongs to the Santhal tribal community and is the first CM from Keonjhar in the northern region of the state.
Context and expectations
Mohan Charan Majhi previously served as Minister of State for Industries and Public Enterprises in the BJP-BJD alliance from 2000 to 2009. His victory in Keonjhar was by a margin of 11,577 votes, defeating BJD’s Mina Majhi. Pravati Parida, who won her first parliamentary seat from Nimapara after three consecutive losses, currently holds an important position as Deputy Minister.
The BJP’s victory dethroned the BJD after 24 years of rule. With support from three independent MLAs, the BJP’s strength in the assembly increased to 81 seats. The alliance between the BJD and the BJP, which lasted from 1998 to 2009, ended before the 2009 general elections, paving the way for new political dynamics in Odisha.
Conclusion
The new BJP-led government in Odisha, under the leadership of Mohan Charan Majhi, is set to bring changes to the political landscape of the state. With a strong cabinet and experienced leaders, the focus will be on development and progress. The end of BJD’s 24-year rule marks a significant change and all eyes are on the new government to see how it steers Odisha towards a brighter future.
Source: https://anhngunewlight.edu.vn
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