Manmohan Samal’s Delhi Visit Fuels Speculation of Cabinet Reshuffle in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Sept 3 — Political circles in Odisha are abuzz as BJP state president Manmohan Samal flew to Delhi on Wednesday for high-level consultations with central party leadership. The timing of his visit—coinciding with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s presence in the capital for the 56th GST Council meeting—has intensified speculation about a potential cabinet reshuffle and restructuring of the BJP’s state committee.

Sources suggest that discussions will likely include appointments to key boards and corporations, signaling a strategic recalibration ahead of upcoming political milestones.

This political churn unfolds against the backdrop of Odisha’s aggressive push to become a semiconductor hub. The Union Cabinet recently approved ₹4,000 crore in investments for two major projects in Bhubaneswar. On Tuesday, the Chief Minister inaugurated the Odisha Pavilion at SEMICON India 2025, underscoring the state’s tech-forward ambitions.

As both administrative and political gears turn in tandem, observers are watching closely for signs of a coordinated shift in Odisha’s governance and party dynamics.