Bhubaneswar, Oct 31: Raghubar Das was officially inaugurated as the 26th Governor of Odisha in a special ceremony at the Raj Bhavan in Bhubaneswar. Orissa High Court Acting Chief Justice Dr. Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi administered the oath of office to Das. The ceremony was attended by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, state ministers, MLAs, MPs, and other prominent figures. Following the oath-taking, Das received a guard of honor.
Before the official swearing-in, Raghubar Das, aged 69, and his family visited the Shree Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar to seek the blessings of the deity for the welfare of Odisha and its people.
ओड़िशा के राज्यपाल के रूप में पद और गोपनीयता की शपथ ली।
माननीय राष्ट्रपति श्रीमती द्रौपदी मुर्मू जी के निर्देश के आलोक में ओड़िशा राज्य के 26वें राज्यपाल के रूप में संघीय ढांचे को मजबूत करने के लिए पूरी तन्मयता और ईमानदारी से अपने कर्त्तव्य का निर्वाहन करूंगा।
।।जय जगन्नाथ।।… pic.twitter.com/2raWVETPBN— Raghubar Das (@dasraghubar) October 31, 2023
Raghubar Das, a former Chief Minister of neighboring Jharkhand, was appointed as the new Governor of Odisha by President Dropadi Murmu on October 18.
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He succeeded Ganeshi Lal in this role. His extensive political experience and administrative background will play a significant role in his new position as Governor of Odisha, and he is expected to contribute to the state’s development and welfare during his tenure.
Congratulate Shri @dasraghubar Ji on being sworn in as the Hon’ble Governor of #Odisha. Wish him a successful and fruitful tenure ahead. pic.twitter.com/eK1eFPTqIo
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) October 31, 2023
The ceremony marks a significant event in Odisha’s political landscape as the state welcomes its new Governor, and it reflects the region’s tradition and respect for its leaders. It will be interesting to see how Raghubar Das’s leadership shapes the state’s policies and initiatives in the years to come.
Raghubar Das’s visit to the temple, seeking divine blessings for the state’s prosperity, demonstrates a symbolic and traditional aspect of Indian political leadership, where leaders often engage in religious rituals and invoke blessings as they take on their new responsibilities. This blend of tradition and governance is a unique feature of India’s political landscape.
As Odisha’s 26th Governor, Raghubar Das has an important role to play in the state’s development, and his oath-taking ceremony marks the beginning of this significant journey. The people of Odisha will look to their new Governor for leadership and guidance as the state continues its progress and growth.
