CPI(M) says new Odisha Governor's neutrality in doubt

Bhubaneswar, Oct 16 (UNI) CPI (M) Odisha State Committee secretary Suresh Chandra Panigrahi on Friday criticised the appointment of Braj Mohan Ram as the state's new Governor, alleging that his political affiliations raised doubts about his impartiality. In a statement, Panigrahi said a Governor must remain above party politics and uphold the Constitution and the dignity of the office. He expressed concern over reports that Ram had served as a BJP functionary and spoke of strengthening the party's organisation in Jharkhand. Such remarks were unbecoming of a person appointed to a constitutional post, Panigrahi said, alleging that the appointment was…