'Breathtaking Surprise For Me': Odisha CM Mohan Majhi's Wife Expresses Confidence on Husband

Bhubaneswar: For Mohan Charan Majhi's family, it felt like a miracle, as none of them had ever envisioned him becoming the Chief Minister of Odisha.

Majhi's mother, wife, and two sons, who live in government quarters in Bhubaneswar, were taken by surprise when Majhi was announced as the new Chief Minister on Tuesday. They first heard about his appointment through local news channels and had been completely unaware until then.

“I never thought that he (Mohan) would become the CM. I was expecting that he would secure a ministerial berth in the new BJP cabinet. It was a breathtaking surprise for me and my family,” Mohan’s wife Priyanka said, her voice tinged with disbelief and pride.

Priyanka said she, along with her family, was watching a news channel when they learned about the development. She expressed confidence that her husband would do good work for the people of the state and his own constituency, Keonjhar.

Mohan’s mother, Bale Majhi, said she is very happy that her son became the CM. “He came forward to serve the people when he was a youth. First, he became sarpanch, then MLA, and now Chief Minister,” she said.

“It was a surprise for me that my father became the CM. My friends are asking for treats from me,” said Majhi’s son Krishna, a class 8 student at a central school.

After the announcement of Majhi’s name for the CM post, people started celebrating in his native village, Raikala, in Keonjhar district. Majhi has a small asbestos house, where he has also been running his office.

“We are all happy that our Majhi has become the CM. He is a humble person and will definitely work for the state and meet the aspirations of the people,” said a neighbour of the CM-designate.

Meanwhile, many supporters and well-wishers of Majhi are flocking to his residence in Bhubaneswar to congratulate him.

(With PTI inputs)