Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi
Jagran correspondent, Bhubaneswar. The journey of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is not just a story of climbing the ladder of political positions, but also a journey of understanding the pain and suffering of the people, learning from the ground truths and translating them into policies and decisions. As Chief Minister, Mohan Majhi has established himself as the 'people's Chief Minister'.
He has made public hearing the basic mantra of governance, so that the voice of the common citizen reaches directly to the power. Communication, transparency and accountability are clearly visible in his working style. With the visionary mission of ‘Developed Odisha 2036’ he is continuously moving towards empowering the state economically, socially and administratively.
With new thinking, strong will and grassroots connections, Mohan Majhi is emerging today as the architect of a new chapter of change and development in the politics of Odisha.
Mohan Charan Manjhi's political journey from teacher to Sarpanch, from MLA to Chief Whip of the Opposition and then to Chief Minister of Odisha is an example of the power of democracy, where even a person from the last row can reach the first position.
His life is a story of struggle, simplicity, organizational loyalty and continuous hard work. Coming from a tribal-dominated, relatively backward area and reaching the highest office of the state is not only an individual achievement but also a sign of a new era of social representation.
Birth, family background and education
Mohan Charan Majhi was born on 6 January 1972 in Raikala village of Kendujhar district of Odisha. He comes from the Santhal tribal community. His father Gunaram Majhi was a class IV employee in a government school. Childhood was spent in limited income, simple living and difficulties of rural life.
Schooling took place in Jhumpura area. Did high school from Anandapur College and BA from Chandrashekhar College, Champua. Also did LLB from Dhenkanal Law College. Studying law gave him an understanding of the Constitution, rights and administrative process, which was further reflected in his legislative and political career.
Jobs and social engagement
After completing his studies, Mohan Majhi worked as a teacher (Guruji) in Saraswati Shishu Mandir, Jhumpura. As a teacher, he built trust between children and parents and looked closely at the grassroots problems of the society - education, poverty, migration. This was the period when his social connections deepened and he gradually moved towards public life.
Beginning of Politics: From Panchayat to Assembly
Mohan Majhi started politics from a small platform. He became the sarpanch of Raikala Panchayat in 1997 and worked on the basic issues of the village - roads, water, education and implementation of government schemes. It was here that the real school of administrative understanding and public relations was found. Also played an active role in BJP organization. Understanding the organization from the booth level, working with workers and raising grassroots issues, he did this with dedication.
Due to his activism and grassroots hold, he was elected MLA from Keonjhar assembly seat on BJP ticket in 2000. After this, he won from the same seat in 2004, 2019 and 2024 also. Despite being an MLA, he played an active role in both the party organization and the assembly. After 2019, he became the Chief Whip of BJP in the Assembly. He has also been the speaker of Odisha Assembly.
His biggest strength is his down-to-earthness, simplicity and deep connection with the tribal society. They are considered simple in communication, practical in decisions and loyal to the organization. Striking a balance between central and state leadership is also his great ability.
The root cause of his popularity is the image of one of his own. He believes in work and contact more than speeches. From common workers to rural voters, he is seen as an accessible leader.
Mohan Manjhi, who became the Chief Minister on June 12, 2024, has set a target of making Odisha a state with a 500 billion dollar economy by 2036. We are working with the aim of making Odisha a prosperous Odisha by the year 2036 and making a significant contribution in realizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dream of a developed India in 2047.