Sambalpur, Jul 12: In a significant political development, Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram announced that he will no longer contest elections.

Speaking at a Rozgar Mela (employment fair) held in Sambalpur, Oram stated that while he will continue working for his party, he has made a personal decision to step away from electoral politics.

“I will not contest elections anymore. I will remain in the party and work for it, but I won’t be a candidate,” Oram said. He emphasized that his decision is personal and not influenced by any external pressure. “I am not leaving the party. I will continue to serve it. But it’s time the new generation gets a chance,” he added.

Oram, a prominent tribal leader and senior BJP figure from Odisha, hinted at the possibility of taking up a constitutional role in the future. “If not in the Assembly, I may serve as a Governor. That decision will be taken by the party,” he remarked.

His statement comes at a time when political parties are gearing up for the upcoming elections, and his exit from the electoral race could pave the way for younger leaders within the BJP to rise. Oram’s legacy includes decades of service in tribal welfare and grassroots politics, and his decision is likely to influence political dynamics in Odisha.

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