Braj Mohan Ram sworn in as Odisha Governor

Braj Mohan Ram was sworn in as the 44th Governor of Odisha during a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court, Harish Tandon, administered the oath of office and secrecy.

Ram, a veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former three-time Member of Parliament from Jharkhand, succeeds Hari Babu Kambhampati. His appointment was announced by President Droupadi Murmu as part of a broader gubernatorial reshuffle.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi attended the ceremony and expressed confidence that the state’s development would gain momentum under Ram’s guidance. Former Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition Naveen Patnaik also extended his congratulations, wishing the new Governor a fruitful tenure focused on constitutional values.

A former MLA in undivided Bihar, Ram has a background in grassroots leadership and social service. Upon his arrival in Bhubaneswar, he indicated that his priorities would include addressing unemployment, healthcare, education, and farmers' issues through consultation with the state government and the public.