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Bhrugu Baxipatra | |
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Succeeded by | Taraprasad Bahinipati |
Constituency | Jeypore Odisha |
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Born | 1976 (age 47–48) Koraput, Orissa |
Political party | BJD |
Residence | Koraput |
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Bhrugu Baxipatra is an 46-year-old active politician [1] from India. He is a member of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and represents the Jeypore constituency [2] of Odisha. He is the son of Late Harish Chandra Baxipatra, ex-MLA of Koraput [3] constituency of Orissa and an ex-minister from the state government. [4]
Baxipatra is the son of Late Harish Chandra Baxipatra, a former India politician representing the state of Orissa. Bhrugu Baxipatra completed his BA degree from Berhampur University in the academic year 1997-1998, and went on to obtain an LLB from Utkal University in the academic year 1999-2000. [5]
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