Celebrations In Odisha As Mohan Majhi Set To Become First BJP CM In State —IN PICS

The BJP has chosen Mohan Charan Manjhi, a relatively unfamiliar figure who is a four-time MLA and the party's tribal representative, as the new Chief Minister of Odisha.

BJP MLA from Keonjhar, Mohan Manjhi, has been chosen for Odisha's new CM.

Mohan Charan Majhi has been elected as the Leader of the BJP Legislative Party in Odisha, marking his ascent as the new Chief Minister of the state. (Image Source: X/@dpradhanbjp)

Tribal leader and MLA from Keonjhar Mohan Charan Majhi (C) being greeted by party workers and supporters after he was named the new chief minister of Odisha in BJP Legislature Party meeting, in Bhubaneswar, Tuesday, June 11, 2024. (Image Source: PTI)

Odisha CM designate Mohan Manjhi accompanied by Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Dharmendra Pradhan, Bhupendra Yadav, Ashwini Vaishnaw and others meets Governor Raghubar Das to formally stake claim to form government, in Bhubaneswar, on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. (Image Source: PTI)

Majhi, who has held the Keonjhar Assembly seat since 2019 but won it in the 2024 Assembly election by a margin of 11,000 votes. (Image Source: X/@mohanmajhi_BJP)

The 52-year-old leader started his political journey by becoming a village council chief (sarpanch). (Image Source: X/@mohanmajhi_BJP)

Mohan Majhi is considered to be a loyal BJP member and a strong organisational leader. With a strong RSS link, he has extensively worked in the BJP's Odisha state unit. (Image Source: PTI)

Majhi has also been the Chief Whip of the BJP Legislative Party and has played a crucial role in the party's election strategy. (Image Source: PTI)

Dharmendra Pradhan stated that the government of the Hon'ble Prime Minister has given top priority to tribals, and it is welcome to announce Mr. Majhi as Chief Minister of Odisha. (Image Source: X/@dpradhanbjp)