Odisha Chief Minister Swearing Ceremony: Earlier today, Mr Majhi met Naveen Patnaik and invited him
BJP's tribal leader and four-time MLA Mohan Charan Majhi took oath as Chief Minister of Odisha today. The swearing-in ceremony took place at around 5 pm at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar. Mohan Majhi is BJP's first Chief Minister in the state.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a number of Union Ministers and chief ministers of several states ruled by the BJP attended the event.
Earlier today, Mr Majhi met former CM Naveen Patnaik and invited him to the swearing-in ceremony. He drove to Naveen Niwas, Patnaik's residence in Bhubaneswar, where he formally extended the invitation.
The Odisha government also announced that its offices in Bhubaneswar will remain closed for from 1 pm on Wednesday in view of the oath-taking ceremony.
Meanwhile, tight security arrangements are in place for the swearing-in ceremony and a total of 67 platoons of police force have been deployed.
In the recently concluded state Assembly election, the BJP won 78 of the 147 seats, while the BJD bagged 51 seats.
Here are the Highlights on Mohan Majhi's Oath Ceremony:
Odisha Swearing-In Live: PM Modi Speaks With Naveen Patnaik After Oath Event Ends
Odisha Chief Minister Swearing Ceremony: Deputy Chief Ministers Sworn In
KV Singh Deo, Pravati Parida sworn in as deputy chief ministers of Odisha.
Odisha Swearing-In Live: Several Ministers Take OathRabinarayan Naik, Nityananda Gond, Krushna Chandra Patra take oath as ministers of Odisha.
Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia, Suryabanshi Suraj, Pradeep Balasananta, Gokula Mallick, Sampad Kumar Swain take oath as ministers of Odisha.
Odisha Oath Ceremony Live: Several Ministers Take Oath
Odisha Swearing-In Live: BJP Tribal Leader Mohan Majhi Sworn In As Odisha Chief MinisterFour-time MLA and tribal leader Mohan Charan Majhi was on Wednesday sworn in as the first BJP chief minister of Odisha at a ceremony here attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several Union ministers and chief ministers.
Senior BJP leader and Patnagarh MLA KV Singh Deo and debutant from Nimapara assembly segment Pravati Parida took oath as deputy chief ministers.
Governor Rabghubar Das administered the oath of secrecy and office to them at Janata Maidan.
This is the first time that a BJP government has been formed in the eastern state.
Apart from Modi, BJP chief JP Nadda, Union Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Bhupender Yadav, Dharmendra Pradhan, Jual Oram, Ashwini Vaishnaw and others attended the ceremony.
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Odisha Chief Minister Swearing Ceremony: Mohan Majhi To Take Oath Shortly
Odisha Swearing-In Live: PM Modi Arrives For Mohan Majhi's Swearing-In
Odisha Swearing-In Live: PM Modi Leaves From Raj Bhavan In Bhubaneswar
Odisha Swearing-In Live: Mohan Majhi, Deputy Chief Ministers-Designate Greet People Before Oath Event
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Odisha New CM Live Updates: 5 Points On Mohan Majhi, New Odisha's Chief MinisterAfter 24 years of the BJD's Naveen Patnaik as the chief minister,
Odisha is set to see a new leader at the helm with the BJP naming Mohan Majhi as its pick. Mr Majhi will take oath as the chief minister today.
Mohan Charan Majhi Odisha Oath Taking Ceremony: Naveen Patnaik Arrives At Janta Maidan
Odisha Swearing-In Live: Mohan Majhi Greets People At Janta Maidan In Bhubaneswar
Mohan Charan Majhi Odisha Oath Taking Ceremony: Amit Shah Arrives At Janta Maidan
Mohan Charan Majhi Odisha Oath Taking Ceremony: Amit Shah Arrives At Janta Maidan for the swearing-in ceremony of Mohan Majhi.
Odisha Chief Minister Swearing Ceremony: Mohan Charan Majhi Reaches Janta Maidan
Mohan Charan Majhi Swearing Ceremony: Odisha Deputy CMs-Designate At Oath Event
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Odisha Oath Ceremony Live: Pushkar Dhami Arrives For Oath Ceremony Of Mohan Majhi
Mohan Charan Majhi Odisha Oath Taking Ceremony: PM Modi Arrives For Oath Ceremony Of Mohan Majhi
Odisha Oath Ceremony Live: Amit Shah Arrives For Oath Event
Odisha Oath Ceremony Live: Tight Security Arrangements In PlaceThe authorities have decided to deploy 67 platoons of the police for the swearing-in ceremony of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday, an official said.
Apart from the VVIPs, about 30,000 people are expected to attend the ceremony to be held at Janata Maidan.
"Tight security arrangements have been made at Bhubaneswar airport, Governor's House and Janata Maidan along with the route connecting the three destinations," Police Commissioner Sanjeeb Panda said.
In the security arrangements, a total of 67 platoons of police force will be deployed.
Three anti-terrorism squads, one Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) unit, dog squad, and anti-sabotage teams have been engaged to ensure proper security at the venue, Panda said.
The police are also checking various hotels as part of the security drill.
Traffic restrictions will also be imposed in several areas on Wednesday. (PTI)
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Odisha Oath Ceremony Live: Mohan Majhi meets Naveen Patnaik, Invites Him For Oath EventHours before the BJP government takes oath of office, Odisha's chief minister-designate Mohan Charan Majhi met former CM Naveen Patnaik here on Wednesday and invited him to the swearing-in ceremony.
Mr Majhi drove to Naveen Niwas, Patnaik's residence, where he formally extended the invitation.
"I came to Naveen Niwas and invited former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to attend the swearing-in ceremony, which will also be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I also requested Patnaik to bless the newly formed BJP government in the state," Mr Majhi told reporters outside Naveen Niwas.
Odisha Oath Ceremony Live: Himanta Sarma Arrives For Swearing-In Ceremony
Odisha Oath Ceremony Live: Naveen Patnaik To Attend Swearing-In CeremonyOdisha Chief Minister-designate and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Mohan Charan Majhi met the outgoing CM Naveen Patnaik, who held the position for over two decades, and invited him to attend the oath ceremony later in the day.
Following the meeting, mR Majhi affirmed that Patnaik will be attending the oath-taking ceremony.
"He (Naveen Patnaik) told us that he will attend the oath ceremony later today," mR Majhi told reporters after meeting the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) supremo.
Two deputy chief ministers; first-time MLA Pravati Parida and six-time legislator Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo will also be sworn in today. (ANI)