Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Monday met Governor Haribabu Kambhampati at Raj Bhavan, fueling speculation about a possible ministry expansion in the state.
While the CMO described it as a courtesy call, no further details about the discussion were provided.
The meeting comes days after state BJP president Manmohan Samal said the Majhi ministry will be reshuffled soon.
“Discussions with the central leaders have already been held regarding the expansion of the council of ministers,” Samal had told reporters July 9.
Majhi has met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior BJP leaders, including party’s national general secretary BL Santosh earlier this month.
Though Majhi took oath as CM June 12, 2024, along with two deputy chief ministers and 13 other ministers, six ministerial positions have remained vacant for over a year. This has intensified speculation following the unexpected meeting between the Chief Minister and the Governor.
Though Majhi took oath as the chief minister June 12, 2024 along with two deputy chief ministers and 13 other ministers, as many as six ministerial berths remain vacant since over one year.
