Bhabani Shankar Bhoi Elected Deputy Speaker of Odisha Assembly

Two-time MLA Bhabani Shankar Bhoi has been unanimously elected as the Deputy Speaker of the Odisha Assembly. The official announcement was made by Speaker Surama Padhy Padhy. Bhoi has previously been elected to the assembly from the Talsara constituency in 2019 and 2024. Key political figures, including Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and others, extended their congratulations.

In a significant development for Odisha's legislative assembly, two-time MLA Bhabani Shankar Bhoi has been unanimously elected as the Deputy Speaker. This announcement was made on Wednesday by Speaker Surama Padhy Padhy, who declared, “I declare that Bhabani Shankar Bhoi is duly chosen as the Deputy Speaker of the House."

Bhoi, representing the Talsara constituency, has been a member of the assembly since his first election in 2019, followed by a re-election in 2024. His political career has been marked by dedicated service and widespread support.

The election saw congratulations pouring in from prominent political figures, including Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Deputy CMs KV Singh Deo and Pravati Parida, as well as Leader of the Opposition Naveen Patnaik. Their collective support underscores Bhoi's esteemed position within the assembly.