Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Agriculturist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1958 |
| Age | 68 years |
| Birthplace | Chandwa, Palamu district, Bihar (now in Latehar district, Jharkhand), India |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Braj Mohan Ram
14/10/2026
In an interview after his appointment, Ram said he wanted to strengthen the BJP's Scheduled Caste Morcha in Odisha. The remarks drew criticism from opposition parties, including the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Congress, with the BJD saying a governor should stay above party politics.
12/10/2026
President Droupadi Murmu appointed Braj Mohan Ram, a former three-time BJP Lok Sabha MP from Palamu, as the new Governor of Odisha, announced by Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. He succeeds Hari Babu Kambhampati, who had held the post since January 2025. The appointment was part of a gubernatorial reshuffle involving six states.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Dr. Braj Mohan Ram |
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| Known For | Being appointed as the Governor of Odisha by President Droupadi Murmu on 12 October 2026 |
| Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Black |
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| Hair Colour | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Baldeo Sahu Mahavidyalaya, Lohardaga |
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| Qualification | Bachelor of Arts degree |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Scheduled Caste (SC) |
| Address | Village Post Office Chandva, Distt. Palamu, Jharkhand |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 05/03/1979 |
Family
| Wife/Spouse | Leela Devi |
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| Father | Arjun Ram Baitha |
| Mother | Chaiti Devi |
Career
| Political Career |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Grew up in a rural setting in Chandwa, Palamu district, which is now in Latehar district of Jharkhand | |
| 2. Worked as an agriculturist before entering politics | |
| 3. During his 11th Lok Sabha term, he also served as president of the Vananchal Pradesh Scheduled Caste Morcha in Ranchi from 1996 to 1998 | |
| 4. Also worked with consultative bodies connected with the Union ministries of Steel and Mines and the Railways | |
| 5. Lost the 2004 Lok Sabha election and later contested the 2009 election as an independent candidate, losing again | |
| 6. His interview after becoming Governor drew criticism from the BJD, whose spokesperson Lenin Mohanty said a governor should stay above party politics |
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