# Braj Mohan Ram sworn in as Odisha Governor > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/appointment-of-braj-mohan-ram-as-odisha-governor > Updated: 2026-10-17T12:43:26.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. Braj Mohan Ram has officially been sworn in as the 44th Governor of Odisha. The ceremony took place on Sunday at Lok Bhavan in Bhubaneswar, where Harish Tandon, the Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court, administered the oath of office and secrecy. A veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former three-time Member of Parliament from Jharkhand, Ram succeeds Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati. The appointment, announced by President Droupadi Murmu as part of a broader gubernatorial reshuffle, marks a transition for the former undivided Bihar MLA, who has a background in grassroots leadership and social service. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi attended the ceremony, expressing confidence that state development would gain momentum under Ram’s guidance. Former Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition Naveen Patnaik also extended congratulations, wishing the new Governor a tenure focused on constitutional values. Consistent with his previous statements regarding political neutrality, Ram intends to prioritize addressing unemployment, healthcare, education, and farmers' issues through consultation with the state government and the public. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-17: Braj Mohan Ram sworn in as Odisha Governor Braj Mohan Ram has been sworn in as the 44th Governor of Odisha. The former Jharkhand MP was sworn in by Chief Justice Harish Tandon at a ceremony attended by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/braj-mohan-ram-arrives-in-odisha-ahead-of-gubernatorial-swearing-in ### 2026-10-15: Braj Mohan Ram clarifies stance on party politics as Odisha Governor Newly appointed Odisha Governor Braj Mohan Ram clarified that he is “above party politics” and will work in coordination with everyone, despite his previous affiliations with the BJP. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/braj-mohan-ram-clarifies-stance-on-party-politics-as-odisha-governor --- Cite as: Braj Mohan Ram sworn in as Odisha Governor. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/appointment-of-braj-mohan-ram-as-odisha-governor