On October 18, the Rashtrapati Bhavan announced the appointment of Raghubar Das, the former Chief Minister of Jharkhand, as the Governor of Odisha. In a parallel appointment, Indra Sena Reddy Nallu, a prominent BJP leader from Telangana, was named as the new Governor of Tripura. These appointments mark significant changes in the gubernatorial positions of these two states, replacing Ganeshi Lal in Odisha and Satyadeo Narain Arya in Tripura, as their tenures have come to an end.
Raghubar Das, currently serving as a national vice-president of the BJP, held the distinction of being the first non-tribal Chief Minister of Jharkhand from 2014 to 2019. His political journey began in 1977 when he was a member of the Janata Party. Later, in 1980, he became a founding member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), where he would go on to play a pivotal role in its leadership.
In 2004, Mr. Das was appointed as the state president of the BJP in Jharkhand, showcasing his significant influence within the party. With a rich history of grassroots leadership, it is worth noting that Mr. Das has a background as a former employee of Tata Steel, which adds to his extensive experience in both the corporate and political worlds.
In the case of Indra Sena Reddy Nallu, he is a prominent BJP leader hailing from Telangana. As a national executive member of the BJP, Nallu has demonstrated his commitment to the party’s values and principles. His appointment as the Governor of Tripura succeeds Satyadeo Narain Arya, reflecting the party’s strategic choices in gubernatorial roles.
The effective commencement of these appointments will coincide with the dates on which Raghubar Das and Indra Sena Reddy Nallu take charge of their respective gubernatorial offices. These appointments signify a shift in the administrative landscape of Odisha and Tripura and are expected to have implications for the political dynamics in these states.
Prasanta Patnaik