BJD Strongly Objects to Odisha Governor-Designate's Remarks on BJP
· India · The Hindu, Hindustan Times
The Biju Janata Dal strongly objected on Wednesday to remarks made by Odisha Governor-designate Braj Mohan Ram, who was quoted as saying he would work toward strengthening the BJP party organization. BJD spokesperson Lenin Mohanty condemned the statement in Bhubaneswar, asserting that it violates the constitutional principle that a governor must remain above party politics. The 68-year-old Mr. Ram, a former Lok Sabha member from Bihar and Jharkhand, is slated to assume office in the state. The BJD previously criticized former Jharkhand Chief Minister and Odisha Governor Raghubar Das for similar partisan political activities during his tenure.
Why it matters
The controversy highlights ongoing political friction in Odisha between the opposition BJD and gubernatorial appointees, raising questions about political neutrality in constitutional offices.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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