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BJP Names Brajmohan Ram, Dalit Leader from Jharkhand, as Odisha Governor
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 09:16 AM
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BJP has appointed Brajmohan Ram, a Dalit politician from Jharkhand, as the new governor of Odisha, marking a significant political move.
BJP announced on Thursday that Brajmohan Ram, a Dalit politician from Jharkhand, will take office as the governor of Odisha. The appointment was confirmed by the party’s central leadership and is expected to be formalised in the coming days.
Ram has been a prominent figure in Jharkhand politics for several decades. He has served in various capacities within the state legislature and has been recognised for his work on social welfare and community development.
The decision is seen as a strategic move by the BJP to strengthen its presence in eastern India and to highlight its commitment to Dalit representation. Ram’s appointment follows a trend of the party placing leaders from diverse backgrounds in key constitutional roles.
Political analysts note that the appointment may also be a nod to the legacy of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, under whom the BJP first began to focus on inclusive politics. The move has been welcomed by several opposition parties, which view it as a sign of the BJP’s expanding influence in Odisha.
Ram has been a prominent figure in Jharkhand politics for several decades. He has served in various capacities within the state legislature and has been recognised for his work on social welfare and community development.
The decision is seen as a strategic move by the BJP to strengthen its presence in eastern India and to highlight its commitment to Dalit representation. Ram’s appointment follows a trend of the party placing leaders from diverse backgrounds in key constitutional roles.
Political analysts note that the appointment may also be a nod to the legacy of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, under whom the BJP first began to focus on inclusive politics. The move has been welcomed by several opposition parties, which view it as a sign of the BJP’s expanding influence in Odisha.