June 6th 2024.
In a recent turn of events, there have been some major changes within the government of Odisha. Advocate General Ashok Kumar Parija, two advisors to the chief minister, and the IT secretary have all resigned from their positions following the fall of the BJD government in the state. This decision was made after BJD leader Naveen Patnaik also resigned from his role as chief minister, as his party was unable to secure a majority in the assembly.
To fill the vacant position of Advocate General, Jyoti Prakash Patnaik has been appointed as the in-charge, as announced by the law department. In addition, the General Administration and Public Grievances Department have accepted the resignations of R Balakrishnan, chief advisor of special initiatives, and Suresh Mahapatra, chief advisor to the chief minister's office. These changes have also extended to the Electronics and IT Department, as its principal secretary Manoj Kumar Mishra has also tendered his resignation.
According to official notifications, both Balakrishnan and Mahapatra's resignations have been accepted. Mishra, who was on deputation to the state and served as secretary of the IT Department, has also received approval for his resignation. He was later appointed as the principal secretary of the same department on a contractual basis by the BJD government after taking voluntary retirement from his previous position as a 2000-batch IRTS officer.
Naveen Patnaik, who had been in power for 24 years, submitted his resignation as chief minister to Governor Raghubar Das after the BJD failed to secure a majority in the assembly. In the recently concluded elections, the BJD won 51 seats, while the BJP emerged as the winner with 78 seats in the 147-member assembly. As a result, the BJP is now set to form the government in Odisha.
Overall, these resignations and changes within the government mark a significant shift in the political landscape of Odisha. It remains to be seen how the new government will navigate the challenges and responsibilities that come with their new positions.
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