Odisha Cabinet to Meet Today Under CM Majhi’s Chairmanship

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has expressed deep concern over the death threat issued to former Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) President Jayadev Jena and assured strict action against the culprit.

According to Jena, the Chief Minister personally called him at 12:42 AM on February 5 after he escalated the issue via email and social media, citing the police’s delay in identifying the accused.

Jena had filed a complaint with the Capital Police after receiving a threatening call on February 3, in which the caller demanded ₹50 lakh as extortion money and warned of dire consequences if he failed to comply. Dissatisfied with the initial police response, Jena reached out to the CM, who took the matter seriously and assured immediate action.

“The Chief Minister assured me that he would discuss the case with the DGP and other senior officials to ensure the accused is identified and punished as per the law,” Jena stated.

The senior Congress leader also mentioned that the CM inquired if he felt unsafe and offered to arrange security after consulting with law enforcement authorities. During their conversation, Jena also urged the CM to strengthen the law and order situation in the state for better governance.

Jena expressed his gratitude to the Chief Minister for taking swift action and prioritizing his security. Meanwhile, the police continue to investigate the matter to trace the unidentified caller.

Odisha Cabinet Meeting to Convene Today Under CM Mohan Charan Majhi’s Chairmanship

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha state cabinet is set to hold a crucial meeting this afternoon at Lok Seva Bhavan, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi presiding over the discussions. Several key proposals are expected to be taken up for approval, though no specific details have emerged regarding the agenda.

The last cabinet meeting, held on January 22, saw the approval of 10 significant proposals across multiple departments, including School and Mass Education, Law, Power, Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water, Finance, Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, Health, and Information and Technology.

With the Odisha Budget Session scheduled to begin on February 13, the government is preparing to introduce various bills, including the budget for the 2025-26 financial year. Following the cabinet meeting, a meeting of the Council of Ministers is also likely to take place.