Here is a list of probable Cabinet ministers in Odisha
Among the frontrunners for Cabinet positions are seasoned leaders like
Jayanarayan Mishra
Suresh Pujari
Rabinarayan Naik
Surama Padhy
Bhaskar Madhei
All of whom boast significant political experience in the state assembly. Notably, Laxman Bag, who emerged victorious against BJD president and outgoing chief minister Naveen Patnaik, is also likely to secure a Cabinet berth.Additionally, the list of contenders includes
Babu Singh
Irasis Achaharya
Sanjali Murmu
Satrughan Jena
Nabin Kumar Jain
Saroj Kumar Pradhan
Durga Prasan Nayak
Pradyumna Kumar Nayak
Pradeep Bal Samanta (Sukinda)
Mukesh Mahaling
Nityananda Gond
Suryabanshi Suraj
Speculation is rife that Prithiviraj Harichandan, son of Chhattisgarh Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan, might also secure a place in the Odisha cabinet.
Odisha Cabinet
With a total of 22 ministers, including the chief minister, the Odisha assembly braces for a new era under the BJP’s leadership. The BJP’s victory in the assembly elections marks the end of the 24-year reign of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), led by Naveen Patnaik. In the recent polls, held concurrently with the Lok Sabha elections, the BJP secured a comfortable majority with 78 out of 147 seats, while the BJD trailed with 51 seats, falling short of the majority mark of 74. The Congress managed to secure 14 seats in the assembly.
As Odisha prepares for a transition of power, all eyes are on the incoming government and its plans for the state’s future.