Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:11am on 06 Jun 2024,Thursday Politics
Following Naveen Patnaik's resignation as Odisha's longest-serving Chief Minister, the BJP gears up to select his successor. Speculations abound as BJP leaders stress on an 'Odia son or daughter' to lead the state. Names in contention include Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and former IAS officer Girish Murmu. The party plans to nominate two deputy chief ministers to ensure regional and caste representation. A parliamentary board meeting is scheduled to discuss the issue, with the swearing-in of the new CM slated for June 10. Odisha anticipates the appointment amid a transition in leadership.
