Mohan Charan Majhi, a dedicated teacher-turned-politician, has emerged as the Chief Minister of Odisha after scripting a historic victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the 2024 Odisha Legislative Assembly Elections. He is widely recognized as a grassroots leader from the Santal tribal community and is the first tribal CM of Odisha.
Early Life and Education
• Full Name: Mohan Charan Majhi
• Date of Birth: 06 January 1972
• Place of Birth: Raikala Village, Keonjhar District, Odisha
• Father: Shri Gunaram Majhi (worked as a security guard)
• Community: Santal Tribal
• Education:
- High School: Jhumpura Government High School
- B.A.: Chandra Sekhar College, Champua
- LL.B.: Dhenkanal Law College
Personal Life
• Spouse: Priyanka Marandi
• Children: 2
• Permanent Residence: Nilgiri NAC, Bypass Road, Nilgiri, Odisha – 756040
• Current Residence: CMO Office, Lok Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar
Political Career Overview
• 1997: Elected as Sarpanch of Raikala Gram Panchayat
• 2000: Elected as MLA from Keonjhar Constituency (1st Term)
• 2004: Re-elected (2nd Term)
• 2009 & 2014: Lost assembly elections
• 2019: Re-elected as MLA from Keonjhar (3rd Term)
• 2024: Re-elected for the 4th time and sworn in as the Chief Minister of Odisha
Mohan Majhi has long served as a BJP tribal face, gaining popularity through grassroots leadership and social activism. He was formerly a teacher at Saraswati Shishu Mandir, linked to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
Key Highlights
• First tribal CM from the BJP in Odisha
• Successfully ended BJD’s 24-year reign under Naveen Patnaik
• Survived a crude bomb attack during political campaigning
• Known for exposing corruption issues during the opposition era
• Vocal about tribal welfare, rural development, and transparency in governance
CM Mohan Charan Majhi – Contact Information
Phone Numbers
• CMO Bhubaneswar: +91-674-2390902
• Constituency Office (Keonjhar): +91-6782-233259
• WhatsApp (Unofficial): 094300-81***
Email IDs
• Official Email: [email protected]
• Personal/Public: [email protected]
Office Address
CMO Odisha: Lok Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, Odisha – 751001
Constituency Address: Nilgiri NAC, Bypass Road, Nilgiri, Odisha – 756040
Social Media Profiles
• Twitter (X): @mohanmodisha
• Facebook: facebook.com/MohanMOdisha
• Instagram: instagram.com/mohanmodisha
• YouTube: @mohancharanmajhi8901
• Official Websites:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Who is the current Chief Minister of Odisha?
A: Mohan Charan Majhi from the BJP is the current Chief Minister, elected in 2024.
Q: Which constituency does Mohan Charan Majhi represent?
A: He is the MLA from Keonjhar Assembly Constituency.
Q: What is the background of CM Mohan Charan Majhi?
A: He belongs to the Santal tribal community, was a former teacher, and a four-time MLA.
Q: How can I contact CM Mohan Majhi?
A: You can reach out via email at [email protected] or contact his CMO at +91-674-2390902.