The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is in the process of selecting a new president for its Odisha unit. As part of this transition, senior party leaders gathered in Bhubaneswar on Monday to discuss the appointment.
Important Leaders in Attendance
The high-level meeting took place at the BJP’s state headquarters in Bhubaneswar. Several key figures were present, including:
- Tarun Chugh, BJP’s National General Secretary
- Manmohan Samal, Current President of BJP’s Odisha unit
- Vijay Pal Singh Tomar, BJP’s State Party In-Charge
- Manas Mohanty, Odisha BJP General Secretary
- Suresh Pujari, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister
- Samir Mohanty, Former Odisha BJP President
Additionally, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida participated in the discussions, and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi was expected to join later.
Agenda of the Meeting
The leaders primarily discussed two key matters:
Selection of a New State BJP President
- The party is in the final stages of choosing a new state president.
- BJP’s National Returning Officer K Laxman will have the final say in the selection process.
- Sanjay Jaiswal has been tasked with organizing the election for the position.
- Discussions included setting a date for the election and scheduling the visit of election officials.
Appointments to Boards & Corporations
- The meeting also focused on appointing leaders to key positions in state public sector undertakings (PSUs),
- boards, and corporations. Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari stated that appointments for these roles would be completed by the end of March.
- The party aims to ensure that only qualified and capable individuals are selected for these leadership roles.
Final Decision Expected by March End
According to Vijay Pal Singh Tomar, the new Odisha BJP president will be officially announced before March 31, 2025. The decision-making process involves thorough discussions to ensure the best candidate is chosen for the role.
Why This Matters
The appointment of a new Odisha BJP president is crucial as the party gears up for the upcoming elections. Leadership changes within the state unit play a vital role in shaping BJP’s political strategy and performance in Odisha.
By the end of March, the party is expected to finalize both the leadership transition and the selection of chairpersons for various boards and corporations, setting the stage for the next phase of BJP’s governance and political strategy in the state.
