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Manmohan Samal, Architect of Odisha's Political Shift and Naveen Patnaik's Downfall, Gets Rajya Sabha Ticket; Trace His Journey
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Manmohan Samal Gets Rajya Sabha Ticket After Toppling Naveen Patnaik's 24-Year Rule
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03-03-2026, 15:38
Manmohan Samal Gets Rajya Sabha Ticket After Toppling Naveen Patnaik's 24-Year Rule
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Odisha BJP state president Manmohan Samal awarded Rajya Sabha ticket for ending Naveen Patnaik's 24-year rule.
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His strategic prowess led to BJP's first full majority in Odisha in the 2024 assembly elections.
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Samal, an LLB and LLM holder, previously served as BJP state president (1999-2004) and minister (2004-2008).
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Re-appointed in 2023, he opposed alliance with BJD, activated grassroots with 'Booth Chalo', and used 'Odia Asmita' as a key issue.
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Despite losing Chandbali by a narrow margin, his leadership secured a historic victory for BJP.
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