June 11th 2024.
The recent elections in Berhampur have brought about a major change in the political landscape. After a 24-year rule by the Biju Janata Dal, the party has faced a crushing defeat. This has not only affected the party as a whole, but also its individual members, including Bikram Keshari Arukha, who held the important positions of Assembly Speaker and Finance Minister in Ganjam district.
It seems that these positions, which were once seen as prestigious and powerful, have now become a curse for politicians in Ganjam district. History has shown that many high-profile leaders have seen a decline in their political careers after holding these positions. For instance, Lal Mohan Patnaik, who served as the Speaker of the Assembly from 1946 to 1952, disappeared from politics afterwards. Similarly, Lingaraj Panigrahi, a former Chief Justice of Orissa High Court, entered politics after his retirement but eventually left and became the Vice-Chancellor of Berhampur University.
Somanath Rath, a Congress MLA, was appointed as the Speaker of the State Assembly after winning the 1980 election. However, he resigned from the post after just two and a half years. Chintamani Dyan Samantara, who held the position of Speaker and Deputy Speaker in the Assembly, faced a similar fate after being defeated in multiple elections. Even Binayak Acharya, who became the Chief Minister for a brief period, saw a decline in his political career after serving as the Finance Minister.
Rama Krushna Patnaik, who was appointed as the Finance Minister in two different terms, was also removed from his position after a short period of time. His political career took a downward turn and he eventually left politics. The same is true for Surya Narayan Patra, who resigned from his position as Speaker due to illness and was replaced by Arukha, who had won the Bhanjanagar Assembly seat for the sixth time.
However, even Arukha, who was considered a strong and influential leader, was unable to retain his position as Speaker. Despite contesting for the seventh time, he was defeated by a significant margin due to the rise of the BJP. This has led to speculations about Arukha's future in politics.
Overall, it seems that the posts of Assembly Speaker and Finance Minister in Ganjam district have proven to be a double-edged sword for politicians. While they may bring prestige and power, they also come with the risk of a decline in one's political career. Only time will tell what the future holds for these leaders.
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