BJP's First Odisha CM: 6 Contenders and the Underdogs in the Race

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:58pm on 06 Jun 2024,Thursday Politics

With the BJP securing a historic win in Odisha, the party faces the crucial decision of selecting its first-ever Chief Minister for the state. Among the prominent contenders are Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, former Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram, and C&AG Girish Murmu. Additionally, the "P-D-S factor" includes Baijayant Jay Panda, KV Singh Deo, and Pratap Sarangi. As speculation intensifies, the BJP weighs between established leaders and potential underdogs for the coveted role, reminiscent of past surprising appointments in other states.

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