President Droupadi Murmu appoints former BJP MP Braj Mohan Ram as Odisha Governor, succeeding Hari Babu Kambhampati. Read about his political career and appointment
OdishaPlus Bureau
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday appointed Braj Mohan Ram, a three-time former BJP MP from Jharkhand, as the new Governor of Odisha. He will succeed Hari Babu Kambhampati.
Ram, 68, hails from Palamu district of Jharkhand and represented the Palamu Lok Sabha constituency in 1996, 1998 and 1999, when the region was part of undivided Bihar. He also served as a member of the undivided Bihar Legislative Assembly from 1991 to 1995.
A graduate of Ranchi University, Ram is currently in charge of the BJP’s Scheduled Caste Morcha in Jharkhand.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi congratulated Ram on his appointment and expressed confidence that his tenure would contribute to Odisha’s development.
In a post on X, Majhi said he looked forward to the new Governor’s guidance and support in building a prosperous, inclusive and developed Odisha. He also wished him a successful tenure, saying it would further strengthen the spirit of public service and fulfil the aspirations of the people.
The President also announced several other gubernatorial appointments. Om Prakash Mathur, Governor of Sikkim, was appointed Governor of Kerala, while Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar was named Governor of Tamil Nadu.
Sudha Yadav was appointed Governor of Karnataka, Dr Dhal Singh Bisen Governor of Uttarakhand, and Dushyant Gautam Governor of Sikkim.