BJP Gears Up for Chief Minister Selection in Odisha

The BJP legislature party in Odisha is set to convene on Tuesday to elect the state's new chief minister. The new government will assume office the following day. While Dharmendra Pradhan's chances are low, the focus shifts to Brajarajnagar MLA-elect Suresh Pujari and other potential candidates. Rajnath Singh and Bhupender Yadav will oversee the selection.

The BJP legislature party in Odisha is preparing for a critical meeting on Tuesday to elect the state's next chief minister. The newly elected government will be sworn in on June 12, according to senior party leader Vijay Pal Singh Tomar. Having secured a majority with 78 seats in the 147-member Odisha Assembly, the BJP is yet to finalize its leader for the post.

With senior MP Dharmendra Pradhan's induction into the Modi 3.0 government, his prospects for the chief ministership appear slim. Consequently, attention has shifted to Brajarajnagar MLA-elect Suresh Pujari, who recently returned from New Delhi. In the running for the top state leadership alongside Pujari are state BJP president Manmohan Samal, KV Singh, and Mohan Majhi.

To guide the selection process, the BJP has appointed Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Bhupender Yadav as observers. The meeting will see these seasoned leaders hold discussions with the legislators to finalize the candidate. Interestingly, the BJP has a history of surprising choices in other states like Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh, keeping political analysts on their toes. Before the swearing-in ceremony, the party plans a roadshow featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the state capital.

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