PEOPLE'S CM TURNS 54

Bhubaneswar: As Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi turns 54, the state looks back on a year of significant change and ambition.

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Majhi, who assumed office in June 2024, has led the state through a transformative period, focusing on a “people-first" governance model that has resonated with both rural communities and urban sectors.

His first year in office has seen bold moves in cultural revival, women’s empowerment, agricultural reforms, and industrial growth.

FROM 'GURUJI' TO GOVERNANCE: THE REMARKABLE LIFE OF MOHAN CHARAN MAJHI

Born January 6, 1972, in Raikala, a remote village in Keonjhar district, Majhi's journey is an inspiring story of resilience. ‘The son of a security guard, and later a school peon, he grew up amidst the challenges faced by rural Odisha. His early job as a teacher at the Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir in Jhumpura laid the foundation for his deeply rooted, community-focused approach to governance.

Before entering politics, Majhi was known affectionately as "Guruji” by his students, a title that speaks volumes about his disciplined and empathetic nature. His political career began in 1997 when he became the Sarpanch of his village. Over the years, he rose through the ranks of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), eventually becoming a four-time Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Keonjhar. Later, Majhi made history in 2024 by becoming the first BJP Chief Minister of the state.

RESTORING CULTURAL IDENTITY AND SPIRITUAL HERITAGE