Mohan Majhi, a four-time MLA from Keonjhar and a prominent adivasi face of the Bharatiya Janata Party, has been named as the first tribal chief minister of Odisha. Along with Majhi, two deputy chief ministers – KV Singh Deo and Pravati Parida – have also been announced by the BJP government. This marks a historic moment for Odisha, as it will have a tribal CM after 1999, and also a woman deputy CM for the first time in its history.
In a historic decision, Mohan Majhi has been declared as the Chief Minister-elect of Odisha by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This marks a major shift in the political landscape of the state, as Majhi will be the first BJP CM in Odisha's history. Along with Majhi, two other leaders, K V Singhdeo and Prabhati Parida, will also serve as Deputy Chief Ministers of the state, following their victories in the recent assembly elections. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to take place on June 12 and will be attended by top BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
In a surprise move, the Bharatiya Janata Party has chosen tribal leader Mohan Charan Majhi to be the new chief minister of Odisha. Along with him, KV Singh Deo and Pravati Parida have been appointed as the deputy chief ministers of the state. This decision was taken at a BJP legislature party meeting attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union minister Bhupender Yadav. The 52-year-old Majhi defeated the Biju Janata Dal candidate from the Keonjhar assembly constituency with a margin of 11,577 votes.