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BJD takes strong exception to Odisha Governor-designate’s remark

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Newly-appointed Odisha Governor Braj Mohan Ram. File — Photo credit: The Hindu

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The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday (October 14, 2026) strongly objected to a comment by Odisha Governor-designate Braj Mohan Ram, who was quoted as saying that he would work towards strengthening the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after assuming office.

“We are shocked to hear his response to a news agency, in which he reiterates that he would work toward strengthening the BJP party organisation,” said Lenin Mohanty, BJD spokesperson, in a statement.

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