Odisha governor’s ‘will work to get votes for BJP’ remark sparks political row

What happened: Newly appointed Odisha governor Braj Mohan Ram said he would work to activate the BJP's Scheduled Caste Morcha and increase the party's vote share, sparking a political row. Why it matters: The Biju Janata Dal said it was shocked and condemned the remark, saying it negates the fact that the governor is above party politics. Key numbers: Ram was appointed on Monday and was denied a BJP ticket three times.

Odisha governor's BJP votes remark sparks political row.

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