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Union Minister Jual Oram Alleges Plot to Oust Him From Cabinet, Warns of 'Ability to Cut Off Their Hands'

Oram said rivals are trying to defame him and force him out after his aide was arrested in an organised crime case.

  • On Friday, Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram claimed that a propaganda campaign aims to tarnish his image and force him from the Ministry, following his aide's arrest in Rourkela on organized crime charges.
  • The arrest of aide Rakesh Paswan on alleged organized crime charges prompted Oram to reverse his retirement decision; the six-time Sundergarh Lok Sabha MP announced he will contest the 2029 general elections.
  • Oram accused new BJP members of funding a smear campaign to secure his Union Cabinet seat, warning, "I have the ability to cut off the hands of anyone who defames me and burn them."
  • Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee president Bhakta Charan Das described Oram's comments as "rude" and "fascist," while BJD spokesperson Lenin Mohanty stated the rhetoric signals extreme internal conflict within the BJP.
  • While Oram stated he has no objection to legal action against Paswan, Das alleged the Minister's remarks intend to hamper the investigation, adding, "There is no place for violence in India, the country of Gandhi.
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A Union Minister in the Modi government is upset. This leader has made serious allegations against BJP leaders. This claim has created a stir in political circles.

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Orissa POST broke the news on Friday, August 28, 2026.
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