In Brief
- Braj Mohan Ram sworn in as Odisha Governor on October 18, 2026.
- Oath administered by Orissa High Court Chief Justice Harish Tandon.
- Chief Minister, Assembly Speaker and other dignitaries attended the ceremony.
- Ram is a senior BJP leader with significant political experience.
Braj Mohan Ram was sworn in as the Governor of Odisha on October 18, 2026. The oath of office was administered by Orissa High Court Chief Justice Harish Tandon in a formal ceremony held in the state capital. The event was attended by key state dignitaries including Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy, several state ministers, Members of Parliament, and other prominent officials.
Ram's appointment comes as part of the central government's decision to name experienced political leaders to gubernatorial posts. Braj Mohan Ram, a senior leader from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has held various significant positions in his political career prior to his gubernatorial role.
The presence of top state officials at the swear-in ceremony underlines the importance of the gubernatorial office in maintaining the constitutional framework and facilitating the smooth functioning of the state government. As Governor, Ram will play a key role in overseeing state administration and upholding constitutional values.
