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Odisha CM-designate Majhi was once an MLA who slept on footpaths

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 11 June 2024
Mohan Charan Majhi, the soon-to-be chief minister of Odisha, has a diverse background that includes farming, teaching at an RSS-affiliated school, serving as a sarpanch, advocating for Adivasi rights, and fighting against illegal mining. His appointment as the BJP's inaugural chief minister in the state represents the pinnacle of his low-profile yet significant political career.
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In a historic political shift, four-time Keonjhar MLA Mohan Majhi has been selected as the Chief Minister of Odisha. Accompanying him in leadership roles, KV Singh Deo and Pravati Parida have been appointed as Deputy Chief Ministers. This announcement follows the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP)...

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