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**Summary:**

The provided text is a news item from *The Hindu*, dated July 8, 2025, regarding the reappointment of Manmohan Samal as the president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Odisha unit. He was elected unopposed for his second consecutive term and fourth term overall. Samal belongs to the OBC community, a significant demographic in Odisha. The article is part of a larger collection of features including Indian perspectives on world affairs, Karnataka news, film reviews, technology updates, science news, data analysis, health information, and book reviews.

**News Article:**

**Manmohan Samal Reappointed as Odisha BJP President**

**Bhubaneswar, July 8, 2025** – Manmohan Samal has been reappointed as the president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Odisha unit. The announcement was made by BJP central election observer Sanjay Jaiswal earlier today at the party’s state headquarters in Bhubaneswar.

Samal was elected unopposed, being the only candidate to file a nomination for the position. This marks his second consecutive term as president and his fourth overall, having previously served from 1999-2004 and most recently from March 2023 until today.

Born in Bhadrak district in 1959, Samal is a member of the OBC community, which constitutes a substantial portion of Odisha’s population. His reappointment is seen as a strategic move by the BJP as they prepare for upcoming elections.

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