Odisha’s Governor-designate Brajmohan Ram is scheduled to take oath as the new Governor of the state on October 18. Preparations for the swearing-in ceremony have begun at Lok Bhavan in Bhubaneswar.
The oath-taking ceremony will be held at 11 am at the newly established Abhishek Hall of Lok Bhavan. Justice Harish Tandon, Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court, will administer the oath of office to the incoming Governor.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Leader of the Opposition Naveen Patnaik, members of the state Cabinet, MPs, MLAs and senior officials from various departments of the state government are expected to attend the ceremony.
Following the swearing-in, Brajmohan Ram is scheduled to visit Puri to seek the blessings of Lord Jagannath. He is also expected to spend some time at Lok Bhavan in Puri, according to officials.
Governor-Designate to Arrive in Bhubaneswar on October 17
The new Governor is scheduled to arrive in Bhubaneswar on October 17, accompanied by around 300 guests from Jharkhand. The guests are expected to attend the swearing-in ceremony and remain in Odisha for four days.
In view of their visit, arrangements are being made for accommodation and security from October 17 to 20. Special security measures will be put in place at Bhubaneswar airport, as well as at Lok Bhavan in Bhubaneswar and Puri.
Governor’s Secretary Rupa Roshan Sahu has written to Home Department Additional Chief Secretary Hemant Kumar Sharma, requesting the necessary arrangements for the Governor’s arrival, the oath-taking ceremony and the hospitality of the visiting guests.
Home Department Asked to Appoint Nodal Officer
To ensure the smooth conduct of the swearing-in ceremony and related programmes, the Governor’s Secretary has also requested the appointment of an officer from the Home Department as a nodal officer at the Household Branch of Lok Bhavan.
The officer will coordinate arrangements related to the ceremony, accommodation, security and hospitality for the visiting dignitaries.
The state administration is working to ensure that all arrangements are completed in time for the Governor-designate’s arrival and the formal assumption of office on October 18.