Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Mohan Charan Majhi has been appointed as the new Chief Minister of Odisha, succeeding Naveen Patnaik, who led the state for 24 years. Majhi won the Keonjhar Assembly seat in the recent Odisha Assembly Elections, defeating Minu Majhi of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) by over 11,577 votes.
This decision was made at the BJP legislature party meeting, with Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Minister Bhupender Yadav serving as observers.
Following concurrent state elections with the Lok Sabha polls, the BJP has achieved a majority in the Odisha state assembly by winning 78 out of 147 seats, marking its first government formation in the state.
BJP Appoints Mohan Charan Majhi as Odisha’s Next Chief Minister
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced Mohan Charan Majhi, age 52, as the new chief minister of Odisha. Majhi will be the third tribal leader to hold this position, following Hemanand Biswal and Giridhar Gamang. His oath ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
Majhi represents Keonjhar Sadar, a tribal-reserved constituency in the mining-rich region of Keonjhar. Historically, only two of Odisha’s 14 previous chief ministers, Biswal and Gamang, have been from the tribal community, which comprises over 22% of the state’s population.
His selection as the BJP’s legislative party leader was unanimous, decided at a meeting in the BJP’s Bhubaneswar office. The meeting was attended by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Forest and Environment Minister Bhupinder Yadav.
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Who is CM Mohan Charan Majhi?
BJP leader Mohan Charan Majhi won the Keonjhar Assembly seat in Odisha, defeating Biju Janata Dal’s (BJD) Minu Majhi by 11,577 votes. Majhi, a prominent member of the indigenous community, was first elected to the Odisha Legislative Assembly from Keonjhar in 2000.
Majhi has represented the Keonjhar constituency multiple times. He initially won the seat in 2000 and 2004, and then again in 2019. He served as the representative from 2000 to 2009. In the 2000 elections, Majhi defeated Congress candidate Jagadish Naik by 22,163 votes.
In 2004, he won against Congress candidate Madhab Sardar by 11,002 votes. However, he faced defeats in 2009 and 2014 against BJD candidates Subarna Naik and Abhiram Naik, respectively.
Throughout his four terms as an MLA, Majhi has been recognized for his dedication to public service and strong organizational skills. His commitment to his constituents and effective leadership have established him as a respected figure in Odisha’s political scene.
Two Deputy CMs of Odisha
Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, a former minister and royal from Patnagarh, has won the Patnagarh assembly seat in Bolangir. Pravati Parida, a senior leader from Nimapara in Puri district, also secured her seat. They will both serve as deputy chief ministers.
Following the announcement of Majhi’s name, BJP supporters gathered at the party’s state headquarters in Bhubaneswar. During the legislative party meeting, they cheered for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the newly appointed Chief Minister.
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Mohan Charan Majhi as Odisha’s Next Chief Minister FAQs
Q.1. Who is Mohan Charan Majhi?
Ans. Mohan Charan Majhi is the newly appointed Chief Minister of Odisha, representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Q.2. How did Mohan Charan Majhi become Chief Minister?
Ans. Majhi was appointed Chief Minister after winning the Keonjhar Assembly seat and BJP securing a majority in Odisha Assembly.
Q.3. What is Mohan Charan Majhi’s political background?
Ans. Majhi, a BJP leader, has been elected multiple times to the Odisha Legislative Assembly, representing Keonjhar.
Q.4. Who are the two Deputy Chief Ministers of Odisha?
Ans. Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Pravati Parida have been appointed as Deputy Chief Ministers of Odisha.
Q.5. How did BJP secure a majority in Odisha Assembly?
Ans. BJP achieved a majority in Odisha Assembly by winning 78 out of 147 seats in concurrent state elections with the Lok Sabha polls.
