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Appointment of Braj Mohan Ram sworn in as Odisha Governor
Following his appointment by President Droupadi Murmu, Braj Mohan Ram has arrived officially been sworn in Odisha to prepare for his swearing-in ceremony as Governor. Upon arrival, he was received 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 and other attended the ceremony, expressing confidence that state officials. Ram has addressed concerns 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, stating that while he maintains an affinity for his former party, he is “now above party politics” and Ram intends to work with all stakeholders. He has expressed a commitment to prioritize addressing state issues such as unemployment, healthcare, education, unemployment, and farmer concerns farmers' issues through coordination consultation with the elected government. He succeeds Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, who served in state government and the role since December 2024. public.