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Odisha Governor Says He Will Work for BJP, BJD Shocked, Congress Demands Recall
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 11:32 AM
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The newly appointed Governor of Odisha, Ganeshi Lal, declared his intent to work for the BJP, sparking surprise among the Biju Janata Dal and prompting the Congress party to call for his recall.
The Governor of Odisha, Ganeshi Lal, made a statement in a recent interview that he would work for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The remark was met with surprise by the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD), which has governed the state for over a decade.
The BJD expressed its shock at the governor’s comment, emphasizing that the state’s administration remains independent of any national party. Meanwhile, the Indian National Congress has demanded that the central government recall the governor, citing concerns over political neutrality.
The governor’s statement comes amid a broader debate over the role of state governors in India, with critics arguing that governors should remain impartial while supporters say they can align with the ruling party.
No official response has yet been issued by the central government regarding the recall demand. The political fallout is expected to intensify as the BJD and Congress navigate the implications of the governor’s declaration.
The BJD expressed its shock at the governor’s comment, emphasizing that the state’s administration remains independent of any national party. Meanwhile, the Indian National Congress has demanded that the central government recall the governor, citing concerns over political neutrality.
The governor’s statement comes amid a broader debate over the role of state governors in India, with critics arguing that governors should remain impartial while supporters say they can align with the ruling party.
No official response has yet been issued by the central government regarding the recall demand. The political fallout is expected to intensify as the BJD and Congress navigate the implications of the governor’s declaration.