Odisha’s new chief minister : Mohan Charan Majhi

Odisha-born Mohan Charan Majhi is a well-known politician in India who has made an important mark on the political climate in the Odisha. He was elected as the Chief Minister of Odisha, becoming the first member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to hold this role in the state. He takes power as CM on June 12, 2024.

Known Indian politician Mohan Charan Majhi is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Majhi was born on January 6, 1972, into a lowly family in the mineral-rich Odisha region of Keonjhar. He has made a name for himself as a well-known tribal leader with strong ties to his neighborhood.

Early Life and Education

Mohan Charan majhi ,son of  Gunaram Majhi, did his B.A. From C.S. Collage Champua in 1993 , and LL.B From Law Collage in 2011.He comes from the Odisha’s tribal village Raikala,

Political career

• Mohan Charan Majhi’s election to marks the beginning Odisha Legislative Assembly of his political career. In 2000, he was elected as the Keonjhar constituency’s first MLA, a post he kept until 2009. He was re-elected in 2019 and again in 2024 following a brief break, indicating his continued popularity and influence in the Majhi is a firebrand tribal leader. Majhi is from a humble background. “Mohan Majhi is known for his performance in the Odisha Assembly.
•  Mohan Charan Majhi is already in politics for more than twenty years. His popularity arises from his ability to relate to the general public, especially in the tribal areas. Having served as an MLA four times, he possesses a solid comprehension of the state’s governance structure and has played a significant role in transforming the BJP’s policies for the area. Taking over as chief minister from Biju Janata Dal chief Naveen Patnaik, who held the role for an incredible 24 years,

The new Chief Minister of Odisha

• After Dharmendra Pradhan and Jual Oram were elected in as central ministers, the BJP chose to name Mohan Majhi as its first-ever chief minister from Odisha. years, going with a fairly unknown face.
• Majhi, an Odisha native and four-time MLA, is well-known for his organizational abilities and as a powerful tribal voice. He was the youngest competitor for the position, coming in at 52, and claimed victory this year with a margin of 11,577 votes from the Keonjhar seat.

One remarkable thing in Majhi’s career was his discharge from the Assembly in 2023 just after a protest in which he symbolically threw lentils (dal) to call attention to a fraud in the midday meal program. His dedication to fighting corruption and wasted resources in the state’s governance was proved by this act.

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Public Image and Influence:

Mohan Charan Majhi is well-known in his constituency for his connections at the local level. The people of Keonjhar and the larger Odisha political community have respected and supported him because of his work and commitment to public service.