Bhubaneswar, Oct 9: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi met Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati at Lok Bhavan in Bhubaneswar during a courtesy visit, triggering fresh speculation in political circles about a possible expansion or reshuffle of the state Cabinet.
The Chief Minister was accompanied by his wife, Dr Priyanka Marndi, while the Governor’s wife, Jayashree Kambhampati, was also present during the meeting.
Upon arriving at Lok Bhavan, Majhi greeted the Governor by presenting him with a bouquet of flowers. The two leaders subsequently held discussions for some time.
However, no official details have been released regarding the agenda or the issues discussed during the interaction. The meeting has been described as a courtesy visit, and it remains unclear whether any administrative or political matters were taken up.
The interaction has drawn attention amid speculation over a possible expansion of the Odisha Council of Ministers. Political circles have been abuzz with discussions about whether the ruling BJP may induct additional ministers or make changes to the existing ministerial team.
A Cabinet expansion or reshuffle could involve changes in ministerial responsibilities or the inclusion of new faces, but no such decision has been officially announced.
Neither the Chief Minister’s Office nor Lok Bhavan has confirmed any connection between Friday’s meeting and a possible Cabinet expansion. In the absence of an official statement, the speculation remains unverified.
The meeting has nevertheless prompted renewed interest in the state’s political developments, with attention focused on any subsequent announcement from the government or the BJP leadership regarding the composition of the Council of Ministers.
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