A political controversy has arisen in Odisha over a statement by the new Governor Braj Mohan Ram. Ram had talked about further strengthening the BJP organization in the state. The opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) objected to this, saying that a person holding a constitutional post is expected to be impartial, but his statement raises questions on this.
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Said to activate BJP's SC front
During an interview given to a news agency in Ranchi, Braj Mohan Ram said that he will work to make the Scheduled Caste (SC) front of BJP more active in Odisha. He told that while being the President of Dalit Front of BJP in Jharkhand, he had worked towards strengthening the organization.
Ram said the party also has an SC front in Odisha and he would try to further activate it after assuming the post of Governor. He also talked about making efforts towards getting more votes for BJP.
BJD raised questions on the impartiality of the Governor
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Responding to the Governor's statement, BJD spokesperson Lenin Mohanty expressed displeasure. He said that the Governor's statement that he will work to strengthen the BJP organization in Odisha is surprising. According to Mohanty, this comment is contrary to the principle of impartiality of the constitutional post.
Expressed gratitude to Modi-Shah
Braj Mohan Ram described himself as a dedicated and loyal worker of BJP. He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for appointing him as the Governor.
Ram also said that BJP did not give him ticket to contest elections thrice, but despite this he remained with the party. He claimed that even after not getting the ticket, he worked for the victory of the party candidates. After his statement, the debate regarding the constitutional responsibilities and political role of the Governor has intensified.