Odisha Governor / Dharmendra Pradhan Congratulates New Odisha Governor Braj Mohan Ram

Bhubaneswar, Oct 18: Sambalpur MP and former Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday congratulated Odisha's new Governor Braj Mohan Ram, expressing confidence that his vast administrative experience would strengthen governance and public welfare initiatives in the State.

In a post on social media platform X, Pradhan welcomed Ram's appointment and said his long-standing experience and professional competence would contribute significantly to Odisha's development.

"Heartiest greetings and congratulations to Odisha's new Governor Braj Mohan Ram. His long experience and efficiency will help further strengthen good governance and public welfare programmes in the State," Pradhan said.

ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ନୂତନ ମାନ୍ୟବର ରାଜ୍ୟପାଳ ଶ୍ରୀ ବ୍ରଜମୋହନ ରାମଙ୍କୁ ହାର୍ଦ୍ଦିକ ଶୁଭେଚ୍ଛା ଓ ଅଭିନନ୍ଦନ । ତାଙ୍କର ଦୀର୍ଘକାଳୀନ ଅଭିଜ୍ଞତା ଓ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟଦକ୍ଷତା ରାଜ୍ୟରେ ସୁଶାସନ ଏବଂ ଲୋକକଲ୍ୟାଣକାରୀ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମକୁ ଅଧିକ ସୁଦୃଢ଼ କରିବାରେ ସହାୟକ ହେବ । @BrajmohanRamGov @GovernorOdisha https://t.co/eScW7ozaM5

Earlier in the day, veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader Braj Mohan Ram was sworn in as the Governor of Odisha at a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan in Bhubaneswar. Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court, Justice Harish Tandon, administered the oath of office and secrecy.

Ram, regarded as one of the prominent Dalit faces of the BJP in Jharkhand, succeeded Hari Babu Kambhampati as Governor. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, members of the State Cabinet, opposition leaders and senior officials attended the ceremony.

The new Governor was accorded a guard of honour after the oath-taking ceremony at the Abhishek Hall of Lok Bhavan.
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Ahead of assuming office, Ram visited the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri on Saturday along with his mother and wife to offer prayers and seek the blessings of Lord Jagannath.

Speaking to reporters after the visit, Ram said he would work for the development of Odisha through consultation and cooperation with all stakeholders. He added that he had prayed to Lord Jagannath for the State's progress, prosperity and continued development.