New Odisha Governor Braj Mohan Ram Says He Will Work to Get More Votes for BJP
· India · Indian Express, NDTV
Odisha Governor Braj Mohan Ram stated he will work to get more votes for the BJP following his appointment on Monday, October 14, 2026. Ram, a Dalit leader and former BJP MP from Jharkhand, thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for appointing him. He said he would activate the BJP’s scheduled caste morcha and make efforts to secure electoral victories for the party. Opposition parties BJD and Congress criticised his remarks, questioning his impartiality as a constitutional head. Nearly 17 percent of Odisha’s population belongs to the scheduled caste category. Ram has replaced Hari Babu Kambhampati as the 28th Governor of Odisha.
Why it matters
The governor's statement raises concerns about the neutrality of constitutional offices and their use for partisan gain. It affects political trust in Odisha and could influence voter perceptions ahead of elections.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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